Join DAV

DAV is veterans helping veterans — and in New Jersey, that means 31 chapters, from Sussex to Cape May, filing claims, driving veterans to VA appointments, and showing up when Trenton and Washington need reminding who paid for their policies. Membership is for life: no annual dues, no renewals, and no chapter will ever bill you again.

Who Can Join

Any man or woman who:

Served in the U.S. armed forces during a period of war, and
Was wounded, injured, or left with an illness or disability as a result of that service, and
Was discharged or retired under honorable conditions (or is still serving).

Not sure whether you qualify? Ask us — adjutant@davnj.org or (609) 396-2885. We’ll sort it out with you.

What It Costs

Life membership: $325 — one time, for life.
Payment plans from $21/month, interest-free.
Age 80 or older: free.
Membership includes a subscription to DAV Magazine and access to DAV member discounts and advantages.

Join Online in Minutes

Join through DAV National and choose your New Jersey chapter.

Join at DAV.org →

Or Join Through a New Jersey Chapter

Prefer paper and people? Any of New Jersey’s 31 chapters can sign you up at a meeting. Come as a guest, and the chapter takes care of the rest — joining through a chapter puts you on that chapter’s roster, in your own community.

Find Your Local Chapter

Connect with veterans in your county at regular local meetings.

Browse All 31 Chapters →

What Your Membership Does Here

Keeps free claims help free — DAV receives no government funding for its service work; members and donors power it.
Puts volunteer drivers on the road taking New Jersey veterans to VA medical centers.
Funds the department’s advocacy for New Jersey veterans in Trenton and Washington.
Gives you a voice and a vote in your chapter, your department, and your national organization.

Family Members and Supporters

Not a veteran? The DAV Auxiliary is for spouses, family members, and supporters who want to serve alongside us — learn more at auxiliary.dav.org.

Questions: Department Headquarters, adjutant@davnj.org · (609) 396-2885 · 171 Jersey St, Bldg 5, Trenton, NJ 08611.