Using your designatory letters
Associates use ASFTI, Members use MSFTI and Fellows use FSFTI after their name, for as long as their membership is current.
Where you can use them
On your website, email signature, invoices, business cards and social media profiles.
Students and Retired members
Student and Retired grades don't have designatory letters. Writing "SFTI Student Member" is fine.
Good to know
- The membership year runs from 1 October to 30 September, whenever you join.
- Your membership number is on your certificate and in the top corner of your member account.
- Members and Fellows appear in the Find a translator directory automatically; Associates don't.
Downloads
- Application checklist (Word, 45 KB)
- Reference form (Word, 60 KB)
Need help? Contact the membership team on membership@sfti.example or 0113 496 0141.
Page last reviewed 4 July 2026