Basic Requirements

• You must believe in a Supreme Being.
• You must be joining of your own free will.
• You must be a man.
• You must be free-born. ***
• You must be of lawful age; in North Dakota you must be 18.
• You must come recommended by at least two existing Freemasons from the lodge you’re petitioning.

*** The term “free-born” is a holdover from the days when slavery, indentured servitude, and bonding were common. It means that a man must be his own master, and not be bound to another man. That’s not a problem these days, but the language is retained because of its antiquity and a desire to retain the heritage of the fraternity.

If you are interested in joining our brotherhood.
Complete the online form and download the petition.
Submit the online for and someone will reach out to you to go over your completed petition.