Cherokee Nation’s Registration Office is temporarily closed to in-person assistance and will reopen on November 1st. A secure vault will be placed in the lobby of the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah for those who wish to drop off citizenship applications. Citizens may also mail in applications via postal service.

Below are common forms used by Tribal Registration.

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Cherokee Nation Application Packet

920.6 KB | Updated February 3, 2023

This application is used for applying for CDIB/Citizenship with the Cherokee Nation.

Cherokee Nation Citizenship Application

151.8 KB | Updated November 16, 2021

This Application is for applying for new Tribal Citizenship with the Cherokee Nation.

Cherokee Nation Dawes Application Packet

323.5 KB | Updated November 16, 2021

This application is used for Non-Blood Degree Tribal Enrollment with Cherokee Nation.

Tribal Registration Request Form

134.6 KB | Updated November 16, 2021

This Application is Requests for Changing of Address, Duplicate Cards, Name Change, Relinquishment, Amendment, and Indian Preference Letters

Death Affidavit

47 KB | Updated May 31, 2019

This Affidavit is used when someone wants to report that somebody has deceased.

Photo ID Replacement Form

128 KB | Updated November 16, 2021

This form is used when someone is needing a replacement photo ID. MUST HAVE HAD PHOTO ID BEFORE.

Authorization for Release of Information

120.2 KB | Updated May 31, 2019

This form is used for the release of personal information.

Sworn Statement Affidavit – Father

224.6 KB | Updated November 20, 2025

This affidavit is used with the State Certified Birth Certificate to establish biological parent.

Sworn Statement Affidavit – Mother

131.3 KB | Updated November 20, 2025

This affidavit is used with the State Certified Birth Certificate to establish biological parent.

Sworn Statement Affidavit – Relative

110.4 KB | Updated November 20, 2025

This affidavit is used with the State Certified Birth Certificate to establish biological parent.

Updated January 28, 2026