Tribal Enrollment
2 programsTribal Enrollment & Citizenship
ModerateIndividual Tribal Nations
Who qualifies: Individuals with documented Tribal ancestry
Each Tribal Nation establishes its own membership criteria. Contact the specific Tribal government where you have ancestry. Enrollment cards are required to access most federal Native benefits.
Deadline: Varies by Tribe
Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)
ModerateBureau of Indian Affairs
Who qualifies: Individuals with documented Tribal ancestry
Official documentation of Indian blood degree issued by BIA. Required for some federal programs. Note: CDIB alone does not confer Tribal citizenship — enrollment in a specific Tribe is required for most benefits.
Deadline: Rolling — apply at BIA agency1-800-472-8843