Who Must Register?
Male US citizens (regardless of where they live) and male permanent resident aliens living in the US who were born after December 31, 1959 are required to register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday (30 days before and after). If you fail to register during this time period, you may submit a late registration up until your 26th birthday.
Yes, anyone that is a male age 18 to 26 must register. Even male non-citizens are required to register, including undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents, and refugees.
They were required to register for military service.
The Selective Service Act, although the definition you give of it is a bit misleading.
Probably during WWII; it was constant because of the cold war...and didn't end until the Vietnam War.
Yes. The current Selective Service Act has been in place since 1948.
some citizens are required to register for it some people are obligated to register for it, but there is no military draft right now it is a system that will be used if there is a military draft in the future
Yes, anyone that is a male age 18 to 26 must register. Even male non-citizens are required to register, including undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents, and refugees.
In the United States, it is required for most male citizens and immigrant residents aged 18 to 25 to register for Selective Service. This registration is used to maintain a database for potential military conscription in the event of a national emergency. Failure to register can result in penalties, including ineligibility for federal student aid, job training, and federal employment. Women are currently not required to register, although there have been discussions about changing this policy.
Yes, failing to register for the selective service, if required by law, is considered a federal offense and can result in felony charges.
No, the Selective Service System cannot register you before you turn 18. Registration is required for males in the United States when they reach the age of 18, and they must register within 30 days of their birthday. However, individuals can pre-register online at 17, but the official registration takes effect once they turn 18.
Registering with the Selective Service System is a civic duty required by U.S. law for 18-year-old male citizens. Failure to register can result in penalties such as loss of access to federal student loans and job training programs.
No, in the United States, men are required to register with the Selective Service System within 30 days of turning 18. After turning 26, it is no longer possible to register.
They were required to register for military service.
All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. See below link:
No, although all male citizens and permanent residents between ages 18 and 35 are required to register under the Selective Service Act in the event that the draft is reinstated.
Women have never been required - or allowed - to register for Selective Service.
Almost all males ages 18 to 25 are required to register for Selective Service. Visit their website for more information.