Yahcalo Ndigena Nation

Tribal Administration

Tribal Administration Manual

I. Operations and Procedures

A. Application Processing

All Tribal Citizenship applications are pre-approved and processed same-day upon receipt. Approved applications are submitted directly to the Yahcalo Ndigena Nation Tribal Registry for enrollment.

B. Collaboration with Tribal Authorities

The Yahcalo Ndigena Nation operates in close collaboration with Tribal Leaders and Tribal Councils. This ensures the authenticity, accuracy, and cultural integrity of all Tribal registrations and enrollment activities.

C. Data Privacy and Security

We are firmly committed to data privacy, information protection, and secure identity management. Personal data of all tribal members is handled under strict protocols and protected through secure digital infrastructure, in accordance with tribal and international standards.

II. Membership Requirements and Qualifications

A. Membership Qualifications

To be eligible for membership in the Yahcalo Ndigena Nation, applicants must meet one or more of the following:

1. American Indian Ancestry:

   • Documented on the Dawes Rolls or other recognized federal or tribal member rolls.

2. Yahcalo Ndigena Nation Lineage:

   • Lineal or collateral descent from individuals listed on:

     • The Yahcalo Ndigena Nation Registry

     • Member Tribes or Tribal States of the Nation

3. Adoption Into the Tribal Nation:

   • Formal adoption by a tribal family or clan

   • Approval by the Tribal Council or National Chief on a case-by-case basis

4. Descendants and Relatives:

   • Bloodline descendants or verified relatives of enrolled tribal citizens

B. Tribal Registration Process

• One-Time Registration Fee: $360, includes:

  • Tribal Citizenship Certificate

  • Official Tribal Identification Card (with Tax Exempt Number)

  • Family Tribal Trust Setup

  • Tribal Jurisdiction Protections

  • Access to Tribal Villages and Lands

  • Eligibility for Tribal Programs, Services, and Benefits

• Payment Plan Option:

  • $100 Down Payment with Promissory Note

  • Immediate access to tribal rights and services

C. Tribal ID and Driver’s License (ID/DL)

• Initial ID/DL is free for new tribal citizens

• Application must be submitted through the Yahcalo Ndigena Nation DMV Registry or respective Tribal State DMV

Testing Requirements:

• New Drivers: Must complete both road and written exams

• Existing Licensed Drivers: Required to complete a tribal written test in the presence of an authorized official

Issuance Timeline:

• Submit application, take photo, sign, and fingerprint same day

• ID/DL is mailed within 3–10 business days

Reprints:

• Available same-day upon request and payment

• No re-submission of documents required

D. Tribal Vehicle Registration & License Plates

Registration  Fee: $275 One time 3 Vehicles include one Tribal License Plate

Additional Plates: $75

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Tribal License Plates: 

The Yahcalo Ndigena Nation offers full Tribal Vehicle Registration Services for tribal citizens through the Tribal DMV.

Services Provided:

Vehicle Title Issuance

Tribal License Plates

Registration Certificates

• Ownership Transfer for Vehicles within Tribal Jurisdiction

• VIN Verification & Inspection by Tribal Officials

Dual Registration Option:

• Citizens may register their vehicles with both the Yahcalo Ndigena Nation and a U.S. State DMV Using their Tribal Drivers License.

• Legal operation in both tribal and state territories
  

Process:

• Submit valid tribal ID

• Provide vehicle documentation

• Complete tribal application form and pay registration fee

• Plate and certificate issued same day or within 3–10 business days

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All tribal citizens, family trusts, and tribes, within the Yahcalo Ndigena Nation are beneficiaries of the tribal nation including tribe’s tail estate and trust.