Membership Requirements
Full Member
Was/Is a member of the United States Armed Services, and only if that person is a Veteran of a Foreign War, “combat” as verified by that person’s DD214/215 with Honorable Discharge, Official Military Personnel File or officer/enlisted record, which must be provided for verification. At the National Board of Directors' sole discretion, applicants with other than specifically "Honorable" discharges may apply with additional explanatory forms.
Owns and operates a motorcycle of 500cc or above. Full Members must possess a valid operator's license with a motorcycle endorsement if applicable. Full Members must maintain a valid registration and insurance sufficient to meet the minimum state requirements of their state of residence to operate a motorcycle.
Support Member
Was/Is a member of the United States Armed Services who successfully completed both basic military training and advanced initial (technical) military training and received an Honorable discharge verified by that person’s DD214/215 with Honorable Discharge, Official Military Personnel File or officer/enlisted record, which must be provided for verification. At the National Board of Directors' sole discretion, applicants with other than specifically "Honorable" discharges may apply with additional explanatory forms.
Owns and operates a motorcycle of 500cc or above. Support Members must possess a valid operator's license with a motorcycle endorsement if applicable. Support Members must maintain a valid registration and insurance sufficient to meet the minimum state requirements of their state of residence to operate a motorcycle.
Sponsorship. All Support Members must obtain sponsorship from a Full Member who has held a membership in good standing for more than one full year. Support Members are required to have either ridden a minimum of 3,000 miles with their sponsor, attended three CVMA events or be know by their sponsor for a minimum of 6 months, and may not be admitted to a state with more than 10% Support Members relative to the number of Full Members for that state.
*NOTE: A Full Member who sponsors the application of a Support Member will verify the applicant meets the above criteria.
Auxiliary Members
Is the current spouse of a Full or Support Member.
Applicants are required to submit their application with proof of marriage on a form acceptable to the National Board of Directors.
