United American Tribal Embassy International Registry
This registry page provides a structured process for applicants seeking to document and affirm their ancestry through the historical record and enter the registry through a unified intake system.
Applicants are guided through qualifications review, document downloads, ancestry affidavit completion, e-signature, registry application, and pre-ID setup so that future ID processing can be done without asking for the same information twice.
What the Registry Is
The registry serves as a structured intake system for individuals and families seeking to document, affirm, and organize ancestral lineage connected to the Reconstruction-era period, especially around 1866, and to an ancestor classified in the historical record as Freedmen, Free Person of Color, or Person of African Descent.
Structured Intake
The process guides the applicant through one organized workflow instead of multiple disconnected forms and repeated requests for the same information.
Petition Inclusion
Registry enrollment also includes petition participation through the same intake process, reducing duplicate paperwork and duplication of administrative effort.
Future ID Readiness
The page also includes a pre-ID setup so that once a person is ready to order an ID, the embassy already has the data needed for processing.
Qualification Standard
To move forward in the registry process, the applicant should be able to trace lineage back to the Reconstruction era, especially around 1866, and connect that lineage to an ancestor classified in historical records in one of the following ways.
Freedmen
An ancestor identified in historical records as Freedmen, Freedman, or Freedwoman.
Free Person of Color
An ancestor identified in census, church, land, court, tax, probate, or family records as a free person of color.
Person of African Descent
An ancestor identified through historical administrative records under classifications tied to African descent within the relevant era.
Recommended Supporting Records
- Census records
- Birth and death records
- Marriage records
- Church and cemetery records
- Land, probate, and court records
- Family Bible records
- Documented oral history summaries
- Freedmen-related records
Good-Faith Filing
Applicants may begin even if all records are not yet gathered. The applicant should submit the information currently known in good faith and identify which records are already available and which are still being pursued.
Document Downloads
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Registry Process Steps
The process is structured in order so the applicant completes each stage properly.
Review
Review qualifications, documents, and process information before starting the intake process.
Affidavit
Complete the ancestry affidavit with the lineage statement and supporting record summary.
E-Sign
Electronically sign the affidavit using both a drawn signature and typed signature confirmation.
Registry Application
Submit the personal details, family line summary, qualification narrative, and supporting information.
Pre-ID Setup
Enter the information needed for future ID card creation so it does not need to be gathered again later.
Confirmation
Receive a 9-digit registry number, petition inclusion, and confirmation that the member is ID-ready for future ordering.
Registry Portal
Complete the intake in order. The affidavit must be completed before the registry application and pre-ID setup can be finalized.
Instructions Before Submission
This portal is intended to collect your sworn statement, registry application, and future ID-related setup information through one intake process.
- Full legal name and contact information
- Known ancestors in your direct line
- Approximate dates and locations where possible
- Name of the qualifying ancestor
- Known record category or classification
- Supporting document summary
- ID-related information for future card creation
Ancestry Affidavit & E-Signature
This is the sworn ancestry statement for registry intake.
Registry Application
Complete the main application after the affidavit is signed.
Pre-ID Setup
This section collects the information needed for future ID creation so the applicant does not have to re-enter the same information later.
Registry Confirmation
After successful completion of the process, the registrant receives a 9-digit registry number and is marked as petition-included and pre-ID ready.
No submission has been recorded yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding registry intake and pre-ID setup.
Do I need all my records before I begin?
No. You may begin with the information and records you currently have and supplement your file later.
Does this page include petition participation?
Yes. Registry intake through this page also includes petition participation through the same process.
Why is pre-ID setup included here?
It prevents duplicate work by collecting the information needed for future ID processing during the registry stage.
Does submission mean the ID is automatically ordered?
No. It only means your information is prepared in advance so that a later ID order can be processed more efficiently.