If you are federally or state chartered (PA 103-0405) and your Post, Chapter, or Detachment has a minimum of 15 members, with at least 25% of your membership residing in Cook County, you may be eligible for membership.
Federally Chartered Veterans Organizations are eligible for membership and do not need to be state chartered. A list of recognized organizations is available below. recognized organizations.
All other organizations must qualify and obtain state charter status in order to apply. ➡️ apply here
For additional information, please contact the Military and Veterans Rights Helpline at 1-800-382-3000 or via email at MVRB@ilag.gov
Membership enrollment is open annually from January 1 through the last day of February.
We have simplified the membership registration process.
The Organizational Leader is responsible for appointing both a delegate and an alternate and should be the individual completing the registration form.
Click Here to Register online.
Alternate Method:
You may also complete and download the application form.
