MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the NSDAR is a unique opportunity to establish one's lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. Applicants interested in participating in the historical, educational and patriotic activities of the NSDAR are welcome.

An individual joins a chapter by invitation of that chapter.  She is accepted as a member of the National Society by action of the National Board of Management. A DAR member is first a member of the National Society and through her chapter and state organization, she contributes her service to the collective strength and progress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

An applicant for membership:

• Must be no less than 18 years of age.

• Shall prove lineal blood line descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence.

• Must provide documentation for each statement of birth, marriage and death.

  • This shall include the applicant's birth certificate naming her parents.

  • This applies to "new ancestors" and to previously accepted lineages for which documentation was not required at the time of acceptance.

ACCEPTABLE SERVICE

The National Society accepts service with some exceptions, for the period between 19 April 1775 (Battle of Lexington) and 26 November 1783 (withdrawal of British Troops from New York).
 

* SIGNERS of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
* MILITARY SERVICE
* CIVIL SERVICE
* PATRIOTIC SERVICE