New Enrollment

Eligibility Requirements

The Navajo Nation requires that at least one biological parent be an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation.

Applicants must possess a minimum of one-fourth (¼) Navajo blood quantum, and the enrolled parent's name must appear on the applicant's original birth certificate.

Who May Enroll a Minor

A minor child may be enrolled by:

The biological parent listed on the birth certificate.
A legal guardian with a finalized court order.

Each court order is reviewed individually to determine who has legal authority to access the minor child's records.

Dual Tribal Affiliation

The Navajo Nation does not permit dual enrollment with another federally recognized tribe.

Applicants affiliated with another tribe must submit a Non-Enrollment Letter from that tribe.

The affiliated tribe may require lineage information before issuing the Non-Enrollment Letter.

Documents Required

Please submit the following documents when applying for enrollment into the Navajo Nation.

Notarized Letter (Mail Requests Only)
Your notarized letter must include:
- Reason for the enrollment request.
- Applicant's full name, date of birth, and birth order (1st, 2nd, 3rd child, etc.).
- Mother's full name, date of birth, Navajo Nation enrollment number, current/former spouse, and parents' names.
- Father's full name, date of birth, Navajo Nation enrollment number, current/former spouse, and parents' names.
- Current mailing address and working phone number.
A NOVRI technician will contact you after your request has been received.
Applicant's Original Birth Certificate
(Returned after processing.)
Mother's Original Birth Certificate
(Returned after processing.)
Father's Original Birth Certificate
(Returned after processing.)
Non-Enrollment Letter
Required if affiliated with another federally recognized tribe.
Certified Guardianship or Custody Court Order
Required when applicable.

All new enrollment requests must be submitted to the applicant's Home Agency .

Contact Us

928-871-6884

928-871-6397

Physical Address

P.O. Box 3240
Window Rock, AZ 86515