Application for Oglala Sioux Tribal Enrollment at a glance
What it is: The Oglala Sioux Tribe Membership Application is submitted for Enrollment with the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Who signs: The applicant over 18 or the Parent/legal Guardian signs, sworn before a Notary Public. By signing you certify on behalf of the applicant that the information is true and correct and that if any material statement is false, any enrollment granted pursuant to the application shall be void and will be of no force or effect.
A filled-in Application for Oglala Sioux Tribal Enrollment example: a parent applies for a child
How to fill out Application for Oglala Sioux Tribal Enrollment, box by box
Acknowledgement
Under Acknowledgement, by signing, the Applicant/Parent or Legal Guardian certifies that all required documents and information is complete and enclosed. Enter the Date, Print Name, Phone# and email.
Applicant Information
Under Applicant Information, enter the Name, DOB, Address of Applicant and Phone #.
Enrolled with another Tribe
Is applicant now or has applicant ever been enrolled with another Tribe? Mark Yes or No. If yes, with which Tribe? Also enter the Voting District and Degree of Indian Blood.
Parental History
Under Parental History, enter for the Natural Father and the Natural Mother: Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Tribe, Enrollment Number, and Current Address and Phone Number.
Signing with the notary public there
Under Subscribed and sworn before me this, the notary fills in the Day of line. The Applicant or Parent/ Guardian of Minor signs. The Notary Public signs and enters My commission expires.
More rules for Application for Oglala Sioux Tribal Enrollment
Oglala Sioux Tribe Membership Application, POB 2070 Pine Ridge, SD 57770, Phone (605) 867-1321, Fax (605) 867-2901. Pursuant to Ordinance 10-26 of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, adopted by the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council on August 17, 2010.
Application for Oglala Sioux Tribal Enrollment, Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Enrollment, POB 2070 Pine Ridge, SD 57770, Phone (605) 867-1321, Fax (605) 867-2901. The Constitution of the Oglala Sioux Tribe requires that at least one of the two parents of a child be an enrolled member of the Tribe.
Oglala Sioux Tribe Document's Required for Enrollment with Oglala Sioux Tribe: the application must be completed and notarized by the applicant over 18 or the Parent/legal Guardian. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
The burden of proving eligibility for Enrollment with the Oglala Sioux Tribe shall be upon the applicant. Please send only required documents.
Attach the applicant's state certified birth certificate with state seal and parent's full names, and the attached Family Tree filled out (attached form must be filled out, separate family tree is required for each applicant).
Marriage Certificate (if married before date of birth of applicant). Paternity Affidavit (if not married or married after date of birth of applicant). DNA Results and Court Order (where applicable). Marriage, Paternity and/or DNA are used as a supporting document to show paternity for children, as well as to update the Parent's records.
Guardianship or Custody order if enrolling a child who is not your own.
If one parent is enrolled with a Tribe other than Oglala Sioux Tribe: Parent's certificate of Indian Blood from their Tribe, and Relinquishment of Rights form stating you want your child enrolled with Oglala Sioux Tribe, not with the other parent's Tribe. This form is provided by the Enrollment office and must be signed and notarized by each parent.
If applicant was adopted: Original state certified birth certificate with biological parent(s) information (at least one biological parent must be an enrolled member of the Tribe, cannot use adopted parent's information for enrollment. Birth certificate must have state seal). Adoption Order. Amended state certified birth certificate with adopted parent(s) information and state seal.
Important: All applications must be complete with required documents attached. If incomplete or missing documentation your application will be returned until completed.
Sources
[1] Application for Oglala Sioux Tribal Enrollment (Oglala Sioux Tribe Membership Application), Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Enrollment (the Official source link on this page).
