Enrollment
The Colville Tribal Enrollment Office processes enrollment applications for membership and descendancy in the Colville Tribes. It also provides proof of enrollment and issues IDs and Enhanced IDs as well as provides Wake & Burial financial assistance and processes all tribal disbursements. The office is responsible for all data pertaining to the enrollment of an individual into the Tribe.
Contact Information
Phone (509) 634-2830
Fax (509) 634-2874
Weekend Emergency Funeral (509) 557-2079
- During week emergency phone is unavailable
Address: P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155
Email: Enrollment@colvilletribes.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColvilleTribalEnrollment
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday by appointment only
Wake and Burial Benefits
During Business Hours: (509) 634-2830
After Business Hours/Weekends (509) 557-2079
Deadlines
These are the approved permanent deadlines for the 181-D Claims annual payment per Resolution 2021-465.
December 31st - DNA testing must be completed for new Enrollment Applications
January 11th - Complete Enrollment Application packets for new members must be received
January 21st - Must be enrolled and living as of midnight
March 1st - Department hold lists, half-share forms, voluntary requests, official court orders, and direct deposit forms.
Forms
Constitution of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation PDF
Code and Law web page link
Title 8: Enrollment, Referendums, and Elections PDF
8-1 Membership PDF
8-2 Procedures for Proposing Constitutional Amendments PDF
8-3 Elections PDF
8-4 Referendums PDF
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT
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Cost of Tribal Id Cards are $5.00 per card. NO CASH ACCEPTED.
A money order, cashier’s check, or debit card are the only form of payment accepted.
Minors must be accompanied by their Custodial Parent/Guardian.
One card per member.
Member’s must periodically update their photo and signature.
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The Colville Tribes has been issuing high-security Enhanced IDs since 2017. These WHTI compliant identification cards are suitable for border travel by land and sea to and from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. It is also good for air travel within the U.S.
To Apply:
Call (509) 634-2830 to complete a short interview
A technician will verify information over the phone and make an appointment with you. you must come to the Enrollment office in-person to complete an interview. This could take 1-2 hours.
You cannot be dually enrolled in another Tribe, the application does require this acknowledgment.
The card is valid for 8 years and required is a $20 fee, replacement cards are $30 and $20 for minors.
*Minors require consent from both parents.
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Email enrollment@colvilletribes.com to make a request
Certificate of Indian Blood is verification of enrollment on a sheet of paper and does not require a picture and signature.
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Please email enrollment@colvilletribes.com to request the application, original birth certificates are required.
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I. Per 8-1-80 of the CCT Constitution, applicants must possess ¼ degree blood of the tribes and bands of the Colville Tribes. Please call the office to complete a brief interview to obtain an application. DNA testing is required, $50 per person.
ii. Enrollment provides descendant letters for first, second and third line descendancy. This includes a $30 processing fee and $50 DNA testing. Please email enrollment@colvilletribes.com to request the application with instructions.
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The Enrollment Department processes all payments to membership which includes the 181-D Claims, Per Capita payments and Elder’s Stipend. To obtain a verification of income, please email a request to enrollment@colvilletribes.com. Follow our Facebook page for current announcements: https://www.facebook.com/ColvilleTribalEnrollment
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Colville Tribal Enrollment provides assistance to all Tribal Members with wake and burial expenses. Staff are available on-call to ensure needs are met for Traditional Services in a timely manner. The on-call staff can be reached at 509-557-2079. If we miss your call, we will call you back within one hour. Please note that we can only take notification of passing from the Next of Kin which is usually a spouse, parent, eldest sibling, eldest child, or executor appointed to handle affairs via a certified will.
The funeral packet is available here. This packet can be used as a checklist as you plan services for your loved one.
Please do not feel rushed to contact Enrollment – losing a loved one is stressful, take your time to grieve and call when you are ready to begin arrangements.
When you meet with a funeral home, let them know they can call us at any time to verify benefits.
Our main line during the week is 509-634-2830 this number rings at 4 work stations and continues to ring as calls are answered.