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Regulations and Laws on Military Draft Registration (Selective Service) by State
Driver’s License Linked to Registration? Yes, must be registered to receive license, permit, or identification card.
Registration Linked to Access to Higher Education? No.
Registration Required for State Employment? No.
Act number 6499 (2002), applies to all male US citizens and immigrants under the age of 26 applying for a driver’s license or learner’s permit. “The applicant’s submission of the application shall serve as an indication that the applicant has already registered with the Selective Service or that he is authorizing the Director to forward to the Selective Service the necessary information for such registration.” The applicant must be informed that submission of the application constitutes consent to have information forwarded to the SSS. (20 V.I.C. § 379)
