Step-by-step guide to create your Registry Account.

Click "Professionals"

Click on Join, you will then be prompted to select an enrollment option. Please click on Registry Participant, review the instructions and then click on Apply Online.

**Complete Applicant Information –** **Required Steps have an asterisk (\*)** **Create a Temporary Login Id – This should be a combination of your first and last names (i.e. dsmith).** Once your application has been approved you WV STARS Registry Id Number will be your login id.

**Create your Password – (i.e. Dsmith23!)**  Recommended practices in developing passwords are as follows: - 8 characters at a minimum - Include a mixture of lower-case letters, upper case letters, numbers, and special characters

**Confirm Password** – if you make a mistake the system will let you know.

**Enter your first name** and then enter your middle name or initial, this is not a required field but it is helpful to have as much distinguishing information as possible.

**Enter your last name** as well as any previous last names that me be pertinent to your school and career history (i.e. maiden name).

**Enter your date of birth.**

**Enter line one of your mailing address,** enter line two of your mailing address if necessary.

**Enter the city where you currently reside.**

**Select the state where you currently reside from the drop-down menu.**

**Enter the zip code of the city where you reside.**

**Select your county of residence from the drop-down menu -** if you live in another state you will select "Out of state".

**Enter your primary phone number.**

**Enter your primary email address -** please make sure this is valid, as this is the primary way WV STARS will communicate with you.

Click "**Next** »" to move to the next section.

**Participation Agreement** - read and click Agree.

Click "**Next** »" to move to the next section.