About QAP  

Accreditation Process

1. Download the Dealer Application and Dealer Participation Agreement.
2. Fill out the documents and return to NMEDA, along with manufacturer training certificates, insurance certificate, initial inspection fee, NHTSA letter of registration or Transport Canada Safety Mark and welding certificate (if applicable).
3. Upon receipt of all application documents, they will be forwarded to NMEDA’s third party auditing firm.
4. The auditing firm will contact you to schedule your initial inspection.  For more information on what to expect at your initial inspection, click here.
5. During your inspection, the auditing firm will give you a contract to sign with them for future inspections and a template for your Quality Control Manual.  You will have 30 days to complete and return the contract and manual to the auditing firm.
6. Once the inspection is complete, NMEDA will review your inspection report and you will receive a letter and accreditation certificate upon approval.

Renewal of accreditation is required for membership annually or biannually, dependent on dealer category(ies).