An applicant for membership in the DAR must be a woman no less than 18 years of age. She must prove lineal, blood line, descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American Independence. She 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.
