New Membership


Membership Options

If a person joins and pays their dues after October 1st, their membership will count for the following year as well.
Dues are on a calendar year basis.


Payment options

You can pay with a credit card through Stripe. We also accept mailed-in checks with a completed mail-in form.
Download the mail-in form here.


Student Membership

This membership is free for any college student. You must provide a valid student ID to prove eligibility. It entitles one person to attend all meetings and functions, receive an electronic copy of the newsletter, and access the Members Only section of the website at zero cost. For information, email membership@downstatedegenealogists.org or use the contact form below.


Renewing your Membership?

DO NOT use the join process to renew your membership. Visit the Knowledge-Base page, How-To topics.


Login Name Selection

When creating your login name, do not use your email address, as this is a security risk.




Page updated September 21, 2026