Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. In applying for DAR membership, women must document their lineage back to an ancestor who aided the cause of American independence.

Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. She must provide documentation for each statement of birth, marriage and death, as well as of the Revolutionary War service of her Patriot ancestor.

DAR has over 190,000 current members in the United States and other countries. The organization's motto is "God, Home, and Country". DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.

DAR is a women's service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, patriotism and honoring the patriots of the Revolutionary War.