Selective Service System
Why Is Selective Service Important? The Selective Service System and the registration requirement for America’s young men provide our Nation with a structure and a system of guidelines which will provide the most prompt, efficient, and equitable draft possible, if the country should need it. America’s leaders agree that despite the success of the All-Volunteer Force, registration with Selective Service must continue as a key component of national security strategy.
While there is no draft at present, your registration is essential to our Nation’s security in the event that a national crisis ever occurred.
Registration for Men 18-25: Selective Service registration is required by law as the first part of a fair and equitable system that, if authorized by the President and Congress, would rapidly provide personnel to the Department of Defense while at the same time providing for an Alternative Service Program for conscientious objectors. By registering, a young man remains eligible for jobs, Federal student aid, State-based student aid in 31 states, Federally-funded job training, and U.S. citizenship for immigrant men.
Verify Registration: Please complete the form with current and accurate information. If no record is found and you believe that you have previously registered, please give us a call at 888-655-1825. Otherwise, men under 26 must register. Thank you for doing your part to keep America secure.