AMVETS MEMBERSHIP

The cornerstone of AMVETS membership is the local post. Varying in size from 10 members to more than 700 in some cases, each AMVETS post conducts programs and activities related to the state and national organization's goals and objectives. Membership, though, is not limited to joining the AMVETS post in your hometown. In fact, there may not be a post there or you may not live close to one. In such cases, an individual may elect to become a member-at-large. We also offer two membership categories - annual and life - each with its own dues structure. Our Life dues are $150.00 and our Annual Dues vary from $15.00 to $30.00. If you have any questions please call us at 559-688-3407.

To be eligible for membership in AMVETS, you must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, anytime after Sept. 15, 1940. Additionally, unless still serving, your discharge must have been under honorable conditions. If you served as an American citizen in the armed forces of an allied nation, under honorable conditions, between Sept. 15, 1940 and May 8, 1975, you are also eligible, as are wartime members of the Merchant Marine. Proof of eligibility can take the form of a DD-214, an honorable discharge certificate or other appropriate document. Annual dues vary from $15.00 to $30.00 depending on the post. Life member dues are a minimum of $150. These dues fund, in part, the programs, services and representation AMVETS provides.

If you have any questions regarding any issues or concerns with membership the matters listed below, please email .

OUR HISTORY
AMVETS has been assisting veterans and their surrounding communities since 1945, here is an extensive history AMVETS.

OFFICER LIST
AMVETS Department of California elects their State Officers every year in June for a one-year term, here is a list of the current officers.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (PDF - 135k)
Please click here and complete this brief Membership Application if you are interested in joining AMVETS.

MEMBERSHIP ONLINE
Please click here and apply to be a Member of AMVETS online.

POST LISTING
There are a variety of AMVETS Posts throughout the State of California, here is a current listing of all the Posts.

MEMBERSHIP FORMS
Please download and disburse any of these forms to complete your membership.

REVALIDATION
Revalidation is a requirement by AMVETS National Headquarters and runs from May 1st till June 30th each year, here is detailed description of the revalidation process.

MANUALS
AMVETS Department and National Headquarters have both created manuals to assist AMVETS members in all aspects of AMVETS business here are both complete manuals.

SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS
AMVETS Members are not alone in their community service efforts, they receive a lot of assistance from their subsidiary organizations, here is a listing of each organization.

MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE
Information about the benefits of membership in The AMVETS Department of California.

MEMBERSHIP REPORTS
National AMVETS Membership Reports.