We are so glad you are taking the steps needed to apply for tribal citizenship!
In order to best protect your information and privacy you will not be able to save the form while in the middle of applying. Please, allow the time needed to read all instructions and complete the application in its entirety.
Enrollment eligibility requires us to authenticate your genealogy. This process may take several weeks or months.
A separate application and payment must be submitted for each individual. You will be emailed with further instructions so be sure to provide complete information.
Step 1: Complete online application form
Read this entire application process. Then find the Link below: "Fill Out Application-Click Here" black button.
Step 2: Make payment
If paying online payment will be $26.32 (Use Pay Online Link below.) If paying by check payment will be $25.00 (See address below.)
A. PAY ONLINE
or
B. Mail payment
Make checks payable to:
Sac River and White River Bands
Mail to:
Sac River and White River Bands
C/O Kay Stockton
119 White Dove Lane
Thornfield, MO 65762
Payments are non-reimbursable.
Application and payment must be received before proceeding to Step 3
Step 3: Provide documentation and items
When you are emailed further instructions complete them quickly and completely. You can prepare for this step by collecting the items that you will be required below to have them ready. These items will be required in Step 2.
Proof of Identity: Provide only two (2) of the following documents. One document must contain a photo of the applicant and the other date of birth.
• *Copy of a valid unexpired State issued driver license or State issued ID card (a driver’s learners permit is acceptable);
• *A certified State issued birth certificate or amended birth certificate if adopted;
• A U.S. military identification card:
• A valid Federal or State government-issued identification card (Law Enforcement, Emergency Services etc.);
• A valid unexpired U.S. Passport;
• A certified Federal, State, or local issued marriage, divorce, and/or change of name document;
• A certificate of live birth or certificate of Baptism if born on an American Indian Reservation or U.S. Military Installation or Embassy overseas.
Proof of Social Security Number: Documents must contain Applicants name and full SSN.
• *Social Security card;
• Print out from the Social Security Office showing full name and SSN;
• W-2; SSA-1099.
Proof of Name Change (if applicable):
• Updated U.S. Passport or Passport Card;
• Court Order for Legal Name Change;
• Marriage Certificate or certified Marriage License;
• Court Adoption Document;
• Divorce Decree.
PHOTOGRAPH REQUIREMENTS: Good quality smart phone selfies are acceptable but must meet the requirements below. If you have a professional Photo, you may send it in with your packet.
You must have a driver’s license portrait style photograph taken for all tribal IDs. The following guidelines are required for the photograph:
• Full-face directly facing the camera. The photo must include the crown of the head and below the chin, preferably a couple inches above the head to the top of the shoulders. Photos require a neutral background, white or light blue.
• Both eyes must be fully open.
• Applicant must have a neutral facial expression.
• Only the individual being photographed can be in the photo.
• Plain everyday attire, no uniforms or headgear. Hair should be combed or brushed back behind the ears, so they are visible for the photo. The only exception to headgear is if it’s a religious requirement.
• If you wear prescription glasses, and have a restriction on your driver’s license, you should wear your glasses for the photo. Please wear clear lensed glasses, no tinted lenses please. Absolutely no dark sunglasses or mirrored lenses. If you use any other medical devices, such as hearing aids, these may be worn for the photo.
• Hands-free devices, headphones, earbuds, cell phones, or any other similar devices are not acceptable in your photo. Please make sure your photo is as level and straight as possible.
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SRWRBCCIN ENROLLMENT OFFICE @ (877) 835-1933