Specific requirements for membership are contained in the National By-laws.
Membership comes in three forms:
1. Full Member:
- Must be of good character.
- Must be a Veteran of a Foreign War, "Combat Veteran".
- The ONLY Acceptable proof for membership to the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is a copy of one's DD 214 or Official Military Personnel File or officer/enlisted record brief.
- Must own and operate a Motorcycle of 500cc or above.
2. Auxiliary Members:
- Must be of good character.
- All Auxiliary members must be a spouse, widow or widower of a member who is in good standing with the CVMA.
- Must support the efforts of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
3. Support Members:
- Must be of good character.
- Must own and operate a motorcycle of 500cc or greater.
- Support members must be a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, but do not need to be a Combat Veteran.
- Support members must be sponsored by a Full Member.
- Must support the efforts of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.