Yahcalo Ndigena Nation

Tribal Administration

I. Operations and Procedures

A. Application Processing

• All citizenship/members applications are pre-approved and submitted the same day to the Yahcalo Ndigena Nation Secretary & Tribal Commissioner.

B. Collaboration with Tribal Authorities

• Close collaboration with tribal leaders and tribal councils ensures authenticity and accuracy in all registrations.

C. Data Privacy and Security

• The Yahcalo Ndigena Nation is committed to strict data privacy and security protocols to protect the personal information of all members.

II. Requirements

A. Registration Process

1. Tribal Name Requirement

   • Applicants must choose a tribal name, which will be displayed on their Tribal ID/DL. 

2. Ancestry Information

   • Include native ancestry information such as the name of the relative's tribe and their relationship.

3. Document Submission

   • Applicants must sign the registration document and email it to [email protected], Call/Text/Email for e-registration or for an paper application if necessary.
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4. Registration Fee

   • The one-time fee is $360. If unable to pay the full amount upfront, a down payment is required, and a payment plan will be arranged. Upon payment or down payment, applicants will become instant citizens, with access to tribal services and the ability to obtain a Tribal ID/DL.

B. Tribal ID/DL Process

1. Photo Submission
   • Applicants need a photo taken (without glasses or hats) and must sign their native name. The information, along with a government-issued ID, native name, signature, and mailing address, must be emailed to [email protected]
   • All non license drivers must undergo a written driving test & road test. For all drivers currently license no testing will be required.
2. ID/DL Mailing Timeline
   • ID/DL's are typically received within 2-3 weeks. For faster delivery within 10 days, an extra service fee may apply.

C. Tribal Vehicle Registration & License Plate

1. Registration Process

   • Upon payment, if no custom plate is chosen, standard license plates will be generated by the Yahcalo Ndigena Nation Federation and noted on the tribal vehicle registration paper.

2. Required Documents

   • Provide a picture of the vehicle’s pink slip or, if unavailable, the registration paper and vehicle details (VIN, Year, Make, and Model) along with a mailing address.
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3. License Plate & Registration Timeline

   • Plates and registration are processed and mailed the same or next day depending on operating hours. Expedited shipping options are available, otherwise, standard mailing takes 3-10 business days.

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All citizens, family trusts, and tribal clans are beneficiaries of the tribe’s tail estate and trust.