Selective Service registration is required by law as the first part of a fair and equitable system that, if authorized by the President and Congress, would rapidly provide personnel to the Department of Defense while at the same time providing for an Alternative Service Program for conscientious objectors. By registering, a young man remains eligible for jobs, Federal student aid, State-based student aid in 31 states, Federally-funded job training, and U.S. citizenship for immigrant men.
If you have a Virginia driver’s license or an ID card from the DMV, you have already authorized DMV to register you for the Selective Service as a condition for getting your license or ID. If you are unsure if you are registered, visit the Selective Service website.