Announcements
Goodbye PayPal
Sunday January 1st 2012
Effective immediately, the SRA will no longer be accepting payments for documents via PayPal. After over a year of using them exclusively as our payment provider, it has come to our attention that PayPal enforces certain policies that we find unacceptable. Rather than provide tacit approval of these policies, we have discontinued accepting payments until we can establish a relationship with a new payment provider.
We anticipate this matter being resolved within the next four to six weeks.
All outstanding orders paid for via PayPal that have not yet shipped will be fulfilled by the end of the week.
Public Profiles and Updated Registration Documents
Wednesday November 16th 2011
The features described in Monday's post have launched.
- New registrants will have a Public Profile (here's a sample) upon completing the registration process.
- Existing registrants can sign into their accounts to update their account information with extended profile data.
- Printed copies of registration documents now contain a QR code that links to the relevant Public Profile. If you have ordered a printed copy of your registration but have not received it yet, it will be printed using the new format.
- If you are interested in purchasing a wallet photo ID card (available by December), we recommend adding a photo to your account now. A number of registrants with photos will be randomly selected to receive free ID cards as part of a test run.
If you encounter any errors or problems, please let us know via the Inquiries page.
Upcoming New Features and Privacy Considerations
Monday November 14th 2011
In the next 36 hours we will be launching a number of new features on supernaturalregistration.org. We want to let you know about these changes in advance, so that we might allay privacy concerns among registered entities.
We will be introducing Public Profiles, which will allow registered entities to share more information about themselves with other entities and the public in general. By default, every entity’s Public Profile will display their first and last name, their species or entity type and their SEN. This information is already publicly available via each entity’s Electronic Registration Certificate.
Registered entities will have the ability to opt-in to share additional details on their Public Profile, including a photo, biographical text and approximate location (limited to city and country). Entities can also choose to appear in public search results based on their details. All of these features are opt-in and will NOT be enabled by default for new or existing profiles – none of this information will be shared without consent.
Additionally, the Electronic Registration and Extended Registration Certificates are being modified to include a QR code that will link to the relevant Public Profile. This will allow SRA agents to verify an entity’s registration status with greater speed.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes, please contact us.
Sponsorship and Outreach at WerewolfCon in 2012
Tuesday November 1st 2011
We are pleased to announce that the Supernatural Registration Authority is sponsoring the first annual WerewolfCon in Columbia, MO on the weekend of May 4th 2012. We will have a major presence in the exhibition hall and will be performing registrations and general community outreach.
Photo ID wallet cards will be available for purchase at this event.
How Has Being Registered Helped You?
Thursday October 20th 2011
If you're a registered entity, we would like to hear from you. Tell us how being registered has made your life or afterlife easier, and you could win early access to an exciting new SRA product.
If you are a non-human entity and you are not registered, we would like to hear from you too.
Canada Post Strike
Wednesday July 5th 2011
The Canada Post strike / lockout has ended and SRA documentation delivery has resumed.
Canada Post Strike
Wednesday June 15th 2011
The current Canada Post strike means that we are unable to mail registration documents anywhere. Any orders placed before the end of the strike will be held in queue and mailed as soon as mail service resumes. If you placed an order before June 15th, have not received it and would rather not wait for the end of the strike, you may request a refund. Please include your SEN in your message.
Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund
Friday March 11th 2011
Our human and supernatural friends in Japan need help. To aid disaster recovery and humanitarian efforts in the wake of the recent earthquake and tsunami, the Supernatural Registration Authority will be donating all sales proceeds from the month of March to the Canadian Red Cross's Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami fund. Purchase a physical copy of your registration document to contribute, or donate directly to the Red Cross.
Resources Section Expanded
Monday December 6th 2010
Our Resources section has been updated to include answers to frequently asked questions, and an expanded index of the entities the SRA registers.
SRA Advisory Meeting Results
Thursday November 25th 2010
The SRA Advisory Board has made its decisions regarding the final additions to the Entity Classifications list. The following entity types are now under SRA jurisdiction and are required to register immediately:
- Chimera
- Dryad
- Elf
- Gargoyle
- Gryphon
- Hydra
- Incubus
- Kitsune
- Lich
- Mermaid
- Merman
- Nymph
- Poltergeist
- Satyr
- Siren
- Succubus
- Therianthrope
- Wendigo
- Yeti
Further additions will not be made until 2012.
SRA Advisory Meeting Today
Tuesday November 23rd 2010
The Supernatural Registration Authority Classification & Services Poll has been closed. The SRA Advisory Board is meeting today to discuss which new entity types to include under our jurisdiction. They will also be discussing initial design concepts for wallet cards.
Last Call for Additional Classifications
Friday November 19th 2010
If you would like to suggest an entity type not currently listed on the SRA web site, you have until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, November 21st to tell us what you think. After that, no further requests will be accepted.
New Classifications Added
Tuesday November 10th 2010
In response to overwhelming pressure from the public, the UN's SRA Advisory Committee has agreed to grant the SRA registration oversight for 18 new entities. For a full list, please see the Registration or Resources sections.
Species Classification and Services Poll
Monday November 8th 2010
In order to serve the public better, the SRA is interested in learning which species classifications and additional services might be of interest. If you would like to see the SRA's species list and services expand, please take a moment to tell us what you think.
SRA on Reddit
Monday November 8th 2010
Someone posted us on Reddit. Please vote us up if you care about order and civility among species.
Fey Added to Entities Able to Register
Saturday November 6th 2010
Elves, eladrin and other fey entities are now able to register online, rather than having to appear in person at an SRA branch office.
Confirmation Email Bugs
Tuesday October 26th 2010
It has come to our attention that a number of registrants are not receiving their registration confirmation emails. If you are having difficulty completing your registration, please contact us immediately for assistance.
First Batch of Paid Registrations Mailed
Monday October 25th 2010
If you purchased a physical copy of your registration document between October 20th and October 25th, your documentation has been mailed. Delivery may take a week or two, depending on your local mail carriers.
Demons and Ghosts Added to Entities Able to Register
Saturday October 23rd 2010
Due to popular request, Ghosts and Demons are now able to register online, rather than having to appear in person at an SRA branch office.
New SRA Web Site Opens
Wednesday October 20th 2010
The Supernatural Registration Authority launches its new web site today. Werewolves, vampires and zombies are able to register via a quick and easy web-based form.
