How It Works
Joining OFCU in
Four Steps.
From the waitlist to your first account, here is exactly what the process looks like and what to expect at every step.
The Process
Simple from Day One.
Join the Waitlist
Sign up as an early interest member using the waitlist form on our homepage. Submitting your information takes less than one minute and costs nothing. You are not opening an account, you are reserving your place in line and will receive notifications at key milestones and updates.
No Commitment Required
Receive Charter Updates
OFCU is currently in NCUA Phase II charter review. As an early interest member, you will receive direct updates on every major milestone in the charter approval process, before any public announcement.
You will know when Phase II is approved, when OFCU is cleared to open, and exactly what the timeline looks like. Direct communication, every step of the way.
Real-Time Updates
Confirm Your Eligibility
OFCU is a federally chartered credit union with a defined field of membership. Before opening your account, you will verify your eligibility as a certified, licensed, or registered sports official in the United States, officiating associations, evaluators, as an assignor or immediate family member.
Eligibility verification is fast and digital. You will not need to visit a branch or send physical documents. Designed to be completed in minutes.
Fast Digital Verification
Open Your Account
Once OFCU has its federal charter and you have confirmed eligibility, open your account entirely online. No branch visit. No paperwork. No waiting in line.
OFCU is built for officials who are on the road and rarely sitting still. The entire account opening process happens on your phone or computer, wherever you are.
Fully Digital, No Branch
The Process
Frequently Asked
Questions.
When will OFCU open?
Spring 2027
OFCU is currently in Phase II of the NCUA charter approval process. Join the early interest list to stay informed as we hit each milestone on the way to launch.
Do I need to be a current official to join the waitlist?
No
Membership is open to any sports official in the United States at any competitive level, including assigners, organizations, and immediate family members.
What does joining the waitlist cost?
Zero Dollars
Joining the waitlist is completely free. You'll get early access updates and member perks delivered directly to you as we approach launch.
Is OFCU federally insured?
Yes, once chartered
OFCU will be federally chartered and insured through the NCUA, the credit union equivalent of FDIC protection on every dollar you deposit.
Will I need to visit a branch?
No
Every account, loan, and service is accessible from your phone or computer. OFCU is built to serve officials wherever they are, not just where a branch happens to be.
What sports are covered?
All of them
If you officiate it, you qualify. OFCU is built for the officiating community across every sport and every level of competition.
Ready to Get
Started?
Join the early interest list today and move to the front of the line when OFCU opens its doors.
Officials Federal Credit Union
The first credit union built exclusively for sports officials. Member-owned, digitally delivered, and designed around how officials actually earn, spend, and save.
