Updated: 09/25/2024

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The Enrollment Department is open to the public, but appointments are highly encouraged to provide optimal customer service.

HOURS:

Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. & closed 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. for lunch.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to carry out the responsibilities of enrollment as deemed necessary by the Quechan Tribe’s Constitution and By-Laws. To protect the documentation provided for and by tribal members; to assist with integrity, accuracy, and the utmost respect of confidentiality.

TRIBAL IDs

First Time IDs (Minimum Age 14) are FREE.

Replacement IDs are $15 cash only. (Unless requesting from out of town, then by check or money order)

Seniors (55 years and older) are $5.

Per Resolution R-83-97:

• We are unable to replace hard copy IDs if it has been less than 30 days from the last printout.
  • Paper copies are available for free as a substitute but ONLY ONCE per the 30-day timeframe.
    • No charge to email an ID printout to necessary agencies.

FOR 2023: ID’S ARE EXPIRING THIS YEAR (JUNE 2023), IF YOU HAVE YOUR EXPIRING ID, PLEASE SHOW IT TO A STAFF MEMBER AND WE WILL REPLACE IT AT NO CHARGE (ONE TIME ONLY).

Please call or email for an appointment for the following:

• Tribal IDs -First Time or updating information.

DOCUMENTS AND FORM REQUESTS

Our department strives to complete the following on the same day, if possible:

• DMV Form 256A (Vehicle license tax exemptions or “Vehicle Registrations”)
• BIA Form 4432 – Indian Preference (VERIFICATION OF INDIAN PREFERENCE FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE)
• California Form 3504 – Enrolled Tribal Member Certification (CA Tax Forms)
• Residential Letters
• Tribal IDs – Paper Printouts or Renewals w/o necessary updates

Please allow time for the following:

• Document Requests (Ex: Social Security Card copy, Birth Certificate copy, etc.)
  • These require a Release of Information sheet to be completed and approved by either the Tribal President or Vice-President BEFORE our department is allowed to access the requested file(s).
  • Approximate turn-around time is 1-3 business days.
• Family Trees
• Family Research Requests
• Enrollment Verification Requestions – Outside agencies

ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS/PROCESS

The quarterly deadline dates for completed Enrollment Applications are:

            The first Fridays of March, June, September, and December.

The application process (once an application is “Complete”)

• Enrollment Application
  • To request an application, please call, email, or drop by the office.
  • Only original applications will be accepted (photocopies, Fax, email, etc. are not permitted).
  • “The burden of proof for establishing the right to membership in the Quechan Tribe is on the person applying for membership.” (QT-1-83, Section 9)

TRIBAL MEMBERS’ RESPONSIBLITIES

• Address changes – Maintain current addresses for themselves and their minor children.
• Name changes:
  • Marriage or divorce- provide a copy of marriage license or divorce decree and a copy of updated Social Security Card.
  • Due to court order – provide a copy of court order and updated Social Security Card and amended birth certificate (if applicable).
• Custody/Guardianship – Copy of Tribal or State Court Documents regarding custody or guardianship of minors or adults.
• Passing of a tribal member – For family to provide a copy of a death certificate, obituary or funeral announcement.

Please give our department a call at (760) 572-0752 or email us at enrollmentclerk@quechantribe.com to update your information.