Membership in the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars shall be limited to Wives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers (who have performed the duties of parent), grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters (who attained that status prior to the age of sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed), sisters, half sisters, foster and stepsisters (who attained that status prior to the age of sixteen) of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Authorization is shown on the veteran's separation document.
Women eligible for membership in the VFW are also eligible for membership in the Ladies Auxiliary. Members must be citizens of the United States and at least 16 years of age.