Relinquishment Request
Individuals wishing to voluntarily relinquish their Navajo Nation
enrollment must submit a
Notarized Letter of Request.
If enrolling with another federally recognized tribe, an
Eligibility Letter from that tribe must also be
submitted.
Requests may be submitted by
mail, fax, or email
to your
Home Agency.
Please do not submit duplicate requests. All requests are processed in
the order they are received.
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Contact information, including agency phone numbers and email addresses,
can be found on the
Contact page.
Required Documents
The Navajo Office of Vital Records & Identification observes the
Navajo Nation Privacy and Information Act. Requests
for relinquishment must include a
Notarized Letter of Request.
The letter must include your signature as well as the signature and
official stamp of the notary.
Please submit the following:
-
Original Birth Certificate
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Return all Navajo Nation CIB Certificates
-
Notarized Letter of Request
Include the reason for relinquishment and the name of the other
tribe (if applicable).
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Eligibility Letter from Another Tribe
Required if enrolling with another federally recognized tribe.
Important:
Relinquishment of Navajo Nation enrollment is a significant legal action.
Please ensure all required documentation is included before submitting your
request. Incomplete applications may delay processing.