Forms

Below are the forms most commonly used by applicants and members in the society. The forms help applicants complete their application for membership, and allow members to reinstate, transfer, or extend their membership. Each form is in Portable Document Format (PDF) or Microsoft Word (MS-Word). You may open the document in word-processing software and type in, edit, or print your information directly from it. If you need Adobe Reader to work with PDF, you may download it from Adobe free here.

Be sure to download all forms that relate to your request:

  • New Applicants typically need Categories/Requirements/Fees, the membership template, the instructions, and research tips.
  • Lapsed Members need the reinstatement form to renew their membership in the state and national societies.
  • Transfer Applicants use the form to move their membership from another state to the Massachusetts Society.
  • Dual Membership Applicants may file to join the Massachusetts Society in addition to their membership in their home state.

Commonly Used Forms

TypeDocumentDescription
New Applicants
Categories/Requirements/Fees The types of membership, the requirements for membership, and fees for each category.
Junior and Youth Programs Details on membership for juniors and youths with requirements and fees.
Membership Template (MS-Word)* The application form to be completed and submitted for regular, youth, and junior memberships and supplimentals.
Instructions for the Template Guidance on how to complete the membership template.
Research Tips Tips for finding genealogical material for your application.
SAR What's A brief explanation of our history, activities, and requirements for membership.
SAR Record Copy Request To request a copy of a membership application on a patriot ancestor or on a current or past member of the society.
DAR Record Copy Request
Reinstatements Reinstatement Application To reinstate one's membership once it has lapsed.
Transfers State Transfer Application To transfer your membership from another state to the Massachusetts Society.
Duals Dual Membership Application To become a member of the Massachusetts Society in addition to your membership in your home state.
Life Memberships National Life Membership To join the National Society as a Life Member.
State Life Membership To join the Massachusetts Society as a Life Member.


*Please download the PDF Application Template if you lack Microsoft Word.