Selective Service

From Autism Transition Handbook

All males are required to register with in 30 days of 18th birthday unless institutionalized or hospitalized. You can obtain this form at your local post office. You may also call the Selective Service Administration at (847) 688-6888. The Selective Service is online at http://www.sss.gov/. You can submit your registration online. The information needed is your social security number, address, and date of birth. You can also choose to sign up for a “reminder” mailback card to be mailed to you within 30 days of your child’s 18th birthday. Also, many local High Schools have a staff member appointed as Selective Service Registrar.

Even though he is registered, a person may not be automatically inducted into the military. In the event of a draft, the men would be called by random lottery, then examined for mental, physical and moral fitness by the military before it is determined that he would serve in the military, or be exempted from service.

Selective Service System

Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

National Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia 22209-2425

703-605-4100

e-mail: information@sss.gov

website: http://www.sss.gov/