How do you register for the draft?

You should register online immediately. If you are unable to register online, you must obtain a Selective Service registration form (SSS Form 1) available from any U.S. post office or the “Forms” button on our website (www.sss.gov), to fill out, sign and date, and mail to the address provided on the form.

What happens if you don’t register for the Selective Service?

If required to register with Selective Service, failure to register is a felony punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and/or 5 years imprisonment. Also, a person who knowingly counsels, aids, or abets another to fail to comply with the registration requirement is subject to the same penalties.

Is it still the law to register for the draft?

Almost all men ages 18-25 who are U.S. citizens or are immigrants living in the U.S. are required to register with Selective Service. Citizens must register within 30 days of turning 18. Immigrants must register within 30 days of arriving in the U.S.

Do you automatically get signed up for Selective Service?

Almost all male US citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. It’s important to know that even though he is registered, a man will not automatically be inducted into the military.

What is the age limit for the draft?

All male citizens between the ages of 18 and 26 are required to register for the draft and are liable for training and service until the age of 35.

What happens if you don’t register for Selective Service within 30 days?

Failing to register or comply with the Military Selective Service Act is a felony punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 or a prison term of up to five years, or a combination of both.

Can you burn your draft card?

Burning draft cards was a criminal offense Furthermore, after Congress adopted the Draft Card Mutilation Act of 1965 to promote the efficient operation of the Selective Service System and preempt venues of resistance, it became a criminal offense knowingly to destroy or mutilate one’s draft card.