Membership Application

The Russian Nobility Association has two categories of membership:

  1. Voting Member
  2. Associate Member

If you are interested in joining the Russian Nobility Association, please review the descriptions below in order to determine which category of membership applies to you, then download, complete and mail the appropriate application forms. Mail the complete application forms, copies of proofs, and application fee to:

The Russian Nobility Association
Attn: Princess Elizabeth Galitzine
20 Flitt Street
West Nyack, New York 10944

For additional information about membership, please see the Membership FAQ.

Please note that incomplete applications will be rejected.  Do not send original documents.  The RNA is not responsible for the loss of or the return of documentation sent to them as part of the application process.  Please also note that the application fees are non-refundable. The RNA will not accept electronic applications.

Membership Application

Email rna@russiannobility.org to request a membership application form.

1. Voting Member

Persons who, before March 15, 1917, belonged to the Russian Gubernatorial Nobility Association, and their descendants and who, on the strength of Vol. IX of the Code of Laws of the Russian Empire, before the aforesaid date, had the uncontestable right to be admitted to the Russian Nobility. Voting members must have attained the age of eighteen (18) and be current in dues payments and otherwise in good stating with the Association.

2. Associate Member

Persons who have attained the age of eighteen (18) and whose mother would be eligible for Voting membership in the Association. Associate members are not entitled to vote. (Note: This means that “as long as the father is not noble”.)