Enrollment

Enrollment

The membership of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is built on the unique base of lineal descent of Grand Ronde tribal members. The burden of proof that applicants meet the enrollment requirements lies with the applicant. 

The requirements for membership in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde:

•  As of January 21, 2025 the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s enrollment criteria has changed. In order to qualify for enrollment someone must possess Grand Ronde Indian Blood, descend from a biological parent or grandparent who at any time was an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde provided such ancestor was not enrolled in error.

• Grand Ronde prohibits dual enrollment.

• The applicant must relinquish their tribal rights from the other tribe for five years from date of relinquishment. A Tribal Council resolution from the other tribe, approving the unconditional relinquishment must accompany application.

• Please note that for non-infant and non-emergency applications there is an annual limitation in the Tribe’s Constitution. The annual limit for those over the age of 6 months and those not subject to juvenile dependency proceedings shall be 150 and Tribal Council may, by Tribal Council Resolution, increase the annual limit to no more than 200. The process for these applications will open on Monday, June 3, 2025.

• For more information and updates please visit the Tribe’s website at www.grandronde.org

   

Enrollment Forms

Infant and Emergency Determination Application 2025

DNA Acknowledgement Form

Enrollment Affidavit

Enrollment Records Request Form

Restoration Roll Correction Form

Name Change

Requirements:

1. Legal documentation of name change must be included in member’s file. A Social Security card with the new name is recommended but not required and a member may complete a W-9 form in lieu of the Social Security card. In addition, one of the following documents will be necessary to present: a birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption decree, name change decree, or current state issued ID card or driver’s license.
2. If the tribal member is under the age of 18, or incompetent, a legal guardian may file for a name change, providing the required documentation list above.
3. The Enrollment Staff shall make a correction to the official membership roll.

If you require further information, you may contact one of our member services staff for assistance at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2253.

Name Change Form

Address Change

If you need to change your address that's on file, please fill out the form below. 

Address Change Form

Forms Available Upon Request:

• Relinquishment of Grand Ronde Enrollment
• Eagle Feather Permits
• Verification of Indian Preference for Employment
• Information on a BIA certificate of Indian Blood