How do I change my name or update other information?
To amend your Choctaw Nation tribal membership records, you must complete a Membership Amendment Application available online or upon request. If the amendment involves lineage changes, the application and original documents must be mailed or delivered in person to the Tribal Membership Office. For all other amendments where original documents are not required, the application may be submitted by email. Mailing, physical, and email addresses are listed at the top of the application. Please note, the Choctaw Nation is not responsible for original documents lost in the mail.
How do I update my address?
You must complete an Amendment Application, available online or upon request.
What does relinquishing mean?
Per the Membership Act, relinquishment to the Choctaw Nation is a voluntary action taken by a member that results in the loss of all rights, benefits and status associated with tribal membership.
How do I submit a relinquishment request?
Contact the Tribal Membership Department in person, by phone, or by email to submit your relinquishment request.
If I have relinquished, can I re-apply for membership?
Yes, but there may be a waiting period depending on your situation. A five-year waiting period applies if all the following are true:
- You were 18 years or older at the time of the relinquishment and the Tribal Membership Department received your official, notarized Relinquishment Request Form on or after October 1, 2025 (the date the updated Membership Act takes effect).
The five-year wait does not apply if:
- Your relinquishment was completed by a sponsor on your behalf (for example, while you were a minor);
- You lived outside the Choctaw Nation Reservation at the time you relinquished and have since moved back and now live within the Reservation (documentation is required);
- Your request to relinquish was received before October 1, 2025
If you’re unsure how the rules apply to you, the Tribal Membership Department can review your file and let you know your eligibility and next steps.