Apply for Membership

You can fill-in the online form below or download the official Petition form in PDF by clicking on this link: Grand Orient USA Petition Form

Petition for Membership

To the Officers and Members of the Grand Orient of the United States of America.

The undersigned hereby petitions for membership in the Grand Orient of the United States of America. I understand the Grand Orient of the United States is based upon certain fundamental principles. By submitting this petition, I agree to willingly and unconditionally accept and uphold the following principles:

• Freedom of conscience of all people as an essential component of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
• Separation of religion and government, and the promotion of religious and spiritual tolerance among all people.
• Freedom of the press as a necessary component of maintaining the inalienable rights of all human beings, including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
• Higher education and life-long learning.
• An impartial judiciary system as essential to guaranteeing the preservation of human rights.
• The arts and sciences as essential elements in the progress and evolution of humanity.
• Global environmental and ecological sustainability as essential to the survival of the human species. (This does not denote support of Agenda 21)

We ask you to answer the following questions in a full and open manner. A Curriculum Vitae or resume is required to be submitted with this application. If deemed necessary, you understand that we may verify any statements in this application with a background check. Insofar as your previous Masonic history, we will accept the documentation you submit with this application and assure you that this application will be held in confidence.

Annual dues in the amount of $105 will be due if accepted and prior to your formal admission to our Lodge.  Once your petition has been submitted please allow up to seven days to be contacted by a member of the order.