All male U.S. citizens and male immigrants residing in the U.S. are required to register with the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18th birthday. This includes U.S. born and naturalized citizens, as well as legal permanent residents, refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented immigrants. Transgender individuals who were assigned male at birth are also required to register.
Eligibility Criteria
Category | Eligibility |
---|---|
U.S. Citizens | Male U.S. citizens born or naturalized |
Immigrants | Male legal permanent residents, refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented immigrants |
Transgender Individuals | Male individuals assigned male at birth |
Exemptions
Category | Exemption Criteria |
---|---|
Institutionalization | Continuous institutionalization or confinement from 30 days before 18th birthday through age 25 |
Active Duty Military | Continuous full-time active duty in the military since age 18 |
Registration Process
Method | Steps |
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Online Registration | 1. Go to the Selective Service System website 2. Fill out the registration form 3. Submit the form |
Mail Registration | 1. Print the registration form 2. Fill out the form 3. Mail the form to the Selective Service System |
Consequences of Non-Registration
Consequence | Description |
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Ineligibility for Federal Aid | Ineligibility for federal student aid, job training programs, and federal employment |
Serious Penalties | Potential legal penalties for failure to register |
Key Points
- Almost all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants ages 18-25 must register with Selective Service
- There are some exemptions, such as for those continuously institutionalized and active duty military
- Registration can be done online or by mail
- Failure to register can lead to serious penalties
- Registration does not guarantee an individual will be drafted
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