Selective Service registration
Federal law requires male U.S. citizens and non-citizens living in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 25 to register with the Selective Service System.
You should register within 30 days of turning 18. If you didn’t, you have until age 26 to register.
How do I know if I need to register or if I am exempt?
Most men must register with the Selective Service System.
- See if you need to register or are exempt from registering.
- Register with the selective service at their website.
- Check your registration status or information by calling the Selective Service System information line at 888-665-1825 or visiting their website.
What if I am not registered and I am older than 26?
You must request a registration status information letter from the Selective Service System online.
Does USAJOBS ask for my registration information?
We do not ask for your registration information, but you may be asked later in the application process or during the onboarding process if you are registered or to show proof that you are exempt from registering.
What if I don’t register with the Selective Service System?
Not registering is a felony, and you may lose some benefits if you do not register.
- You may not be eligible for federal (and many state and local) jobs.
- You may not qualify for federal job training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (formerly the Workforce Investment Act).
- Your U.S. citizenship proceedings may be delayed up to five years for immigrants.
- You may lose state-based student loans and grant programs in 31 states.