Natural mothers, adoptive mothers or stepmothers, who are citizens or legal residents of the United States or of the territorial and insular possessions of the United States, and whose son or daughter has made the supreme sacrifice while in the service of the United States of America Armed Forces, or died as a result of such service are eligible for membership in American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.

Husbands and children of members of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc may join as Associate Members using the same application. Associate members pay no dues, hold no offices and may not vote.

If you meet the membership requirements, we would be happy to have you join us. Just print out the membership application, fill it out and send it in. You will need Adobe Reader to print the application.

National membership dues are $15. Local chapter and Dept dues are additional and vary across the country. Most are about $3 to $5.

If you have DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty, please submit a copy with your application. If you don't have this document, send in the application form without it.