Enrollment

Our Vision

Wilton Rancheria’s enrollment team exists to support our more than 1,000 current members and walk with eligible lineal descendants interested in membership.

Who Qualifies for Enrollment?

  1. All persons listed as distributees or dependent members in a Plan for Distribution of the Assets of the Wilton Rancheria, and
  2. All lineal descendants of an individual eligible for membership under the above description, regardless of whether  the individual through whom eligibility is claiming is living or deceased. 

*Eligibility must be proven under the Wilton Rancheria Constitution, Article III- Membership, Section 1. 

A. All persons listed as distributees or dependant members in A Plan for Distribution of the Assets of the Wilton Rancheria, According to the Provisions of Public Law 85-671, Enacted by the 85th Congress, Approved August 18, 1958, as approved by the deputy commissioner of the Interior Department’s Bureau of Indian Affairs on July 6, 1959; and  B. All lineal descendants of an individual eligible for membership under subsection (a) above, regardless of whether  the individual through whom eligibility is claiming is living or deceased. “

 

How To Enroll

  1. Complete this application for enrollment
  2. Our enrollment committee will review your application
  3. If your application is approved, the applicant will be sent for a DNA test
  4. The applicant will be posted for a 30 day review by general membership, per enrollment law passed by Tribal Council

Please note: The complete enrollment process may take up to 3 months or more.

**During the review period, any Tribal member may object to the membership by writing to the Tribal office with attention to the Enrollment Officer. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1 Who is eligible for Tribal Membership?

According to the Wilton Rancheria Constitution, Section 1 Requirements: All persons listed as distributees or dependant members in A Plan for Distribution of the Assets of the Wilton Rancheria, According to the Provisions of Public Law 85-671, Enacted by the 85th Congress, Approved August 18, 1958, as approved by the deputy commissioner of the Interior Department’s Bureau of Indian Affairs on July 6, 1959; and All lineal descendants of an individual eligible for membership under subsection (a) above, regardless of whether the individual through whom eligibility is claiming is living or deceased.

The Office of Enrollment cannot guarantee that applicants will be enrolled within a certain time period or by a specific date. All applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. The Enrollment Committee will review your application as soon as possible while following all steps necessary to ensure that your application and records are complete, accurate, and valid.

The length of time for the enrollment process varies depending on each individual and their specific circumstances. Factors such as spelling errors in the application, missing documents, birth certificate discrepancies, and inconclusive DNA tests can cause delays to the process.

You will receive a Tribal ID card once you are approved as an enrolled member of Wilton Rancheria. All members ages twelve (12) and older may obtain a Tribal ID card.

No, the Office of Enrollment does not assist with personal genealogy research and cannot release information regarding ancestry. The applicant may contact family members to assist. There are also a number of resources available online.

You can request an original certified copy of your birth certificate from the county in which you were born. Fees may apply. For applicants born in Sacramento County, contact the County Records Office: Downtown Sacramento: 600 8th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 874-6334; OR East Area Service Ctr: 5229-B Hazel Avenue Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 874-6334

You can request a copy or replacement card from the Social Security Administration. There is no charge. For those in Sacramento County, contact your local office at 8581 Folsom Blvd., Suite B, Sacramento, CA 95826. Telephone: 1-866-708-3208 and 1-800-772-1213

The DNA pricing and information from ARCpoint Labs of Sacramento is as follows: Paternity/Maternity Legal DNA – $300.00 (up to 3 people); 4th person $150.00 Siblingship Legal DNA – $400.00 (up to 3 people) additional 4th person $150.00 Avuncular Legal DNA – $400.00 (up to 3 people) additional 4th person $150.00 Grandparentage Legal DNA – $400.00 (up to 3 people) additional 4th person $150.00 Out-of-state prices vary depending on the DNA testing site. Prices are subject to change. If the DNA test is inconclusive, the applicant/sponsor is still responsible for reimbursing Wilton Rancheria for the cost of the DNA test. No exceptions permitted.

To reach the Enrollment Office email: enrollment@wiltonrancheria-nsn.gov

Mariah Sangmaster

Enrollment Officer