Enrollment

The open enrollment period for all new applicants will open on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. and will close at 5:00 p.m. on July 18, 2025. ALL completed applications received during the open enrollment period will be included in the drawing.

 

Applications will go live on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Applications will not be accepted until the open enrollment period begins on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 8:00a.m.

Please check back for additional updates.

 

Member Services

Address: 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 | Phone: 503-879-2116 | Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm 

Open Enrollment Information

The Tribe’s work on enrollment has been years in the making. We appreciate the time everyone has taken to participate in the meetings, surveys, conversations, and ultimately the constitutional amendment on lineal descendancy.  While we recognize that a drawing may not be the preferred path for some, it was important that we approach this from a place of equity. We believe that this process is the best path forward and will alleviate most of the concerns that Tribal members have shared with us.  This new approach to enrollment is a new chapter for our Tribe and one that will allow us to work towards healing in our community.

Download information on the process:

Open Enrollment Timeline

Open Enrollment Fact Sheet

DNA Fact Sheet


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.

     


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: