Forms

2026 Podium: Bylaws, MOP and Ritual

The 2026 Podium edition is now available.

Published annually following the VFW National Convention, the 2026 VFW Podium Edition contains the VFW's Congressional Charter, National Bylaws, Manual of Procedure and Ritual. This must have go-to reference book contains the organization's most up-to-date rules and regulations. From how to run a meeting, to guidelines for Posts, Districts and Departments, here you will find the answers to all your questions. Don't go to a meeting without it!

Members may purchase a hard copy through the VFW Store (available soon), or download the digital version here for free.

District

District Election Report
District Inspection Form & Instructions

Post

Post Authorization Agreement for Auto (ACH) Deposits Form
Post Charter Application (Fillable)
Post Charter Application (Printable)
Post Charter Location Change Form
Post Charter Report of Institution Form
Post Consolidation Form
Post Continuous Member Transmittal Form
Post Election Report & Convention Mailing 2024
Post Inspection Form & Instructions
Post Inspection Form & Instructions (Fillable)
Post Member Change Request Form
Post Name Change Form
Post Quartermaster Transmittal Summary Form
Post Riders Group Approval Form
Post Transfer Member Declaration Form

General

Authorization Agreement for Auto Payments Form
Disciplinary Action Forms (DA) - PDF
Disciplinary Action Forms (DA) - Word
Quartermaster's Detail of Receipts and Disbursements
Quartermaster Draft Book (Voucher/Payment Order) - Form 4211
Trustees' Report of Audit Form (Fillable)
Trustees' Report of Audit Form (Printable)
Use of Name and Logo Authorization Form
VFW Store Order Form

Templates

District Articles of Incorporation Template
District Bylaws Template
Post Articles of Incorporation Template
Post Bylaws Template

Useful Government Forms