REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION
IMPORTANT: EVERYONE MUST SHOW A COPY OF DD 214 OR DISCHARGE. HERE IS A LINK TO ORDER A COPY OF YOUR DD-214:
http://www.archives.gov/
NEW MEMBERSHIP
Eligible veterans applying for first-time membership must submit the following information to the Post Membership Committee:
1. Complete the American Legion Membership application by clicking on the "Membership Application" button at the bottom of the page.
Print two (2) completed copies. Keep one copy for your records, and mail the other copy with your dues payment to:
Steven H. Nipp Post 143
1138 E. Poleline Ave.
Post Falls, ID 83854
Applications are also available at the Post.
2. Copy of DD214 or discharge.
3. Membership Dues Payment: Dues are $50 annually. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 143. Do not send cash.
4. Once approved, a membership card will be mailed to you. If you come to the Post, the card will be provided then.
TRANSFERS
Veterans applying for transfers from your current Post to our Post must submit the following:
a. Completed Member Data Form.
b. Copy of current membership card.
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY in the American Legion is based on honorable service with the U. S. Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard.
You must have served at least one day of active military duty, Reserve or National Guard duty, and honorably discharged or still serving honorably.
