Angie's List claims that their $15 sign up fee is a one time fee, but they actually charge it every time you renew your membership. This is simply a lie. Not very smart for a company in the service rating business. Here's what they told me:
When a member continually renews, there is no sign up fee. If you had renewed within a month of cancellation/expiration, there would have been no sign up fee. However, because the membership has lapsed for far more than a month, there is a fee to sign you up again.
But their web site says this is a one time fee. Tell them to tell the truth!
You can also email them directly here:
MemberServices@angieslist.com