Membership in the Military Order of the Stars & Bars is limited to male descendants, either lineal or collateral, of the Confederate Officer Corps, members of the Confederate Congress, or any elected or appointed member of the Executive Branch of the Confederate Government. All members must be at least twelve years old. Ancestral documentation must accompany all applications for membership.
First year national dues are $50 and must accompany your completed application. Annual renewals for national membership are $35. Your State Society and Local Chapter may also have annual fees in addition to the national dues.
National life memberships are also available. The life membership fee is determined on an age-based graduated scale
For additional information on the chapter closest to you, review the State and Local links on this site or contact our National Headquarters.
National Membership Application
Membership includes a membership card, a lapel pin, and a large color certificate of membership suitable for framing.
Important Note: Two complete sets of applications and supporting documentation must be included in order for the application to be considered and processed. Some State Societies require a third set which is kept by the State Society. It is a requirement that applicants wishing to join a specific chapter have a MOSB Sponsor. The form also requires the following signatures before the application can be processed by IHQ: Sponsor, Chapter, State Society, and State Society Genealogist. Failure to obtain all of the required documentation can cause a delay in the approval of the application.
Incomplete applications may be returned to the remitting applicant in the event these requirements are not met.
National Life Membership Application
A one-time payment is required. Graduated scale based on age. Click on the link below to view the chart and determine your fee. Then download and complete the application.
LT GEN Nathan Bedford Forrest Chapter #100 MOSB 
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