Selective Service

All male U.S. citizens and most male non-citizens between 18 and 25 must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Registration is not enlistment. It is a contingency database for a possible future military draft. Beginning December 18, 2026, registration becomes automatic for male U.S. residents via federal databases. Failure to register before age 26 can disqualify you from federal student aid, federal employment, and military enlistment.