AA Meeting Attendance Sheet - Free Printable Sign-In Sheet for AA and NA

How to Use the Attendance Sheet

1. Check the requirements first. Ask your court, probation officer, employer or program whether they require their own form, how many meetings you need, whether online meetings count and who should sign. Some courts publish their own forms. San Diego Superior Court, for example, has a “Self-Help Meeting Attendance Sheet” (form CRM-190). If yours has one, use it instead.
2. Fill in your part before the meeting. Write the date, time, meeting name and location or meeting ID. Arriving with your part done makes it quick for the person signing.
3. Ask after the meeting, not during it. Wait until the meeting ends, then politely ask the chair or secretary whether the group signs attendance sheets. AA’s guidelines for working with courts mention newcomers “interrupting to demand signed attendance cards” as something to avoid (A.A. Guidelines: Cooperating with Court, DWI and Similar Programs).
4. Keep copies. Take a photo of each page after it’s signed and keep the original somewhere safe until you hand it in.

Do AA Groups Sign Attendance Sheets?

Many do, but they don’t have to. AA’s own pamphlet is clear that “This proof of attendance at meetings is not part of A.A.’s procedure” and that “Each group is autonomous and has the right to choose whether or not to sign court slips” (Information on Alcoholics Anonymous).

The same pamphlet notes that AA does not “Keep attendance records or case histories.” So if you lose your sheet, the group can’t look you up. That’s why keeping copies matters.

Anonymity shapes how groups sign. AA describes anonymity as protection “for all members from identification as alcoholics” (A.A. and Anonymity). Don’t be surprised if a chair signs only a first name and last initial, uses a group stamp or writes the group name instead of a signature.

This sheet records only your own attendance. Never ask other members to write their full names on it, and never photograph people at a meeting.

If a group won’t sign, thank them and try another meeting. Your local central office or intergroup may know which groups in your area sign. You can find them through our guide to finding AA meetings near you.

AA Court Cards and Court-Ordered Meetings

A “court card” or “court slip” is a form a court or program gives you to have signed at meetings. AA’s guidelines describe it as a member acknowledging “attendance on a slip that has been furnished by the court” and add that “The referred person is responsible for returning the proof of attendance” (MG-5).

Two points from those guidelines are worth knowing. AA groups “do not force attendance or keep attendance records,” and when a member signs, “neither the group nor the members are ‘bound’ in any way by the signature.” The signature shows cooperation. It isn’t a promise from AA to the court.

That’s why the court’s own rules always come first. If you were given a specific court card, use that. If you’re allowed to use your own log, ask whether this one is acceptable before you start. If you’re unsure, ask your attorney or probation officer.

Proof of Attendance for Online Meetings

AA says some groups provide proof “via a digital method if the group is online,” but again, “There is no set procedure” (AA FAQ). Some online groups email a confirmation, some have a secretary who handles requests and many offer nothing at all.

Before you count on online meetings, ask whether your court or program accepts them and what kind of proof it wants. Then check the meeting’s description or ask the host privately before the meeting starts. Our list of online and virtual 12 step meetings can help you find options.

The attendance sheet has an “In person or online” column and a space for the meeting ID, so you can log both kinds in one place.

NA Sign-In Sheets and Other Fellowships

The sheet is labeled “AA / NA” and has a fellowship field, so it works for Narcotics Anonymous and other 12 step meetings too.

NA groups follow a similar approach. NA’s service bulletin on meeting attendance cards says “The group is the final authority in this matter.” It names “The secretary, group service representative, or some other trusted servant or NA member” as possible signers. Some groups sign with a first name and last initial or use a group stamp (NA Service Bulletin #31).

AA Attendance Sheet FAQs

Is this AA attendance sheet court-approved?

No. It’s a free template for your own records. AA has no official attendance form, and only the court, probation officer, employer or program that asked for proof can tell you what it accepts.

If you plan to use this sheet for court, probation, work or any other official requirement, confirm first that they’ll accept it and that it includes every field they need to see.

Who signs an AA sign-in sheet?

Usually the meeting’s chairperson or secretary, if the group has agreed to sign. Some groups use initials or a stamp to protect anonymity. Groups can also decline.

Does AA keep attendance records?

No. AA does not keep attendance records, so your own sheet and copies are the only record you’ll have.

Can I use this sheet for online meetings?

You can log online meetings on it. Whether they count, and what proof is needed, depends on the person or program asking. Check with them first.

Can I get in trouble for fake AA signatures?

It can. Handing a court or probation officer a document with a forged signature can lead to serious consequences in your case, on top of the original requirement.

Even if your court or program approves this sheet, it’s only for recording meetings you actually attended. If you’re having trouble getting signatures, talk to your probation officer or attorney about other options.

Do I need a separate NA attendance sheet?

No. This sheet covers AA and NA and has a field for the fellowship, so you can use it at any 12 step meeting.

Can I use this sheet to track 90 in 90?

You can, but it’s built for collecting signatures. If you’re doing 90 meetings in 90 days for your own recovery, our printable 90 in 90 tracker is simpler, with a box for each day to check off.