How Do You Get Selective Service Proof of Registration?
Learn how to get proof of Selective Service registration, print an official verification letter, and understand what replaces a lost card.
To get Selective Service proof of registration, verify the registration through the official system and print the official verification letter if the record is found. This proof confirms an existing registration. It is different from a Status Information Letter, which explains whether someone was required to register, did register, or was exempt.
Proof options
Registration number and date
Online verification
Only works when lookup requirements are met
Printable proof
Official verification letter
Print after a successful lookup
Lost old card
Verification letter
Do not expect an original-style card
Agency asks for registration explanation
Status Information Letter may be needed
Different request path
Older records
National Archives or agency fallback
Online proof may not apply
Proof is for people with a registration record
If the question is whether you should have registered, were exempt, or missed registration, use the Status Information Letter path instead of ordinary proof of registration.
Get proof
- 1Use the official verification tool first.
- 2Confirm the registration number and date are returned.
- 3Print the official verification letter when offered.
- 4Save a copy for school, job, financial aid, or other agency requests.
- 5Use a Status Information Letter request if ordinary proof does not answer the agency's question.
FAQ
Can I print Selective Service proof online?
Yes, after online verification succeeds, Selective Service says you can print an official letter of verification.
Is proof of registration the same as a Status Information Letter?
No. Proof of registration confirms an existing registration. A Status Information Letter explains registration status, requirement, or exemption.
Can I get a replacement Selective Service card?
The practical replacement is usually an official verification or acknowledgement letter rather than a new original-style card.
Sources & method
We reviewed these references while writing this answer. Figures are estimates — confirm safety-critical work with a professional. Last updated June 7, 2026.
- Learn About VerificationSelective Service System · sss.govSupports online verification and the option to print an official letter of verification after retrieving registration information.
- Proof of RegistrationSelective Service System · sss.govSupports proof-of-registration context and the distinction from adjudication or Status Information Letter needs.