Important Notice: Genealogy Information and Communication Guidelines.
Kindly take note: Avoid sending genealogy information or leaving extensive phone messages containing genealogy details, detailed comments, or inquiries. Please understand that OBSN cannot assume responsibility for handling such private and legal documentation through mail or phone messages.
Non-Returnable Document Policy: Protecting Your Privacy and Information
Policy on Non-Returnable Documents: To ensure the safety and confidentiality of personal information, please be aware that any documents related to genealogy services or companies (such as Ancestry.com, Courthouse Records, Birth Certificates, etc.) will be securely attached and retained as part of your permanent record. We kindly request that you do not send original documents as we do not return them by mail.
When submitting documentation for processing requests, please follow the provided instructions. Please note that phone messages exceeding 45 seconds may be cut off and will not receive a response. If you have any additional personal or private information to share regarding a form or have an extended question, please reach out to us via email at OBSNTRIBE@gmail.com. We will make every effort to respond within 48 hours.
TRIBAL APPLICATION Enrollment Application for Tribal Membership
- Please print or type the application and family tree legibly.
- Ensure that all required information is provided.
- If any information is unknown, please mark it as “unknown.” Applications must be submitted in hard copy format and include a copy of your birth certificate.
- Please enclose a non-refundable processing fee of $50.00 along with the application and family tree.
- For children under the age of 18, their biological or legal custodial parent may submit their application.
- Applications must be submitted by the applicant themselves.
- Please send the completed hard copy application, a copy of the birth certificate, a photo of yourself (non-returnable headshot or license type photo for the tribal card, if application is approved) and a $50.00 check or money order.
- Mail To: OBSN Inc., PO BOX 356 – MEBANE NC 27302
TRIBAL REPLACEMENT CARD REQUESTS
In the event that your tribal card has been lost or stolen, please follow the steps below:
Email us at obsntribe@gmail.com with your full name as it appeared on your card.
Attach (JPEG preferred) or send a photo of yourself (non-returnable headshot or license-type photo for the tribal card photo ID.
- Optional: If available, please include your card number.
Pay the $15.00 replacement fee for each lost or stolen card.
WAYS TO PAY
BY MAIL
Send your payment of $15.00 for each replacement card to the following address:
OBSN, Inc. PO BOX 356
Mebane, NC 27302
Replacement card(s) will be mailed to you once your check or money order has been received.
ONLINE
For immediate processing, click here to make the payment online. Please specify that the payment is for a Tribal Replacement Card.
Replacement card(s) will be mailed to you once your payment has been processed.
MAKE A DONATION
Make a tax deductible donation to OBSN
501 (c)(3) ORGANIZATION – EIN # 56-1906889
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
OBSN PRESENTATION REQUEST
Request for Presentation or Research
Presentation requests are subject to approval by the Tribal Council. The Council convenes once a month, typically on the 2nd Thursday, unless rescheduled.
Please follow the steps below to submit your request:
1. Print or type the Request Form.
2. Scan the completed form and email it to obsntribe@gmail.com, or mail it to the following address:
OBSN, Inc. – Re: Presentation Form
P.O. Box 356
Mebane, NC 27302
3. Once your request is received, a member of the OBSN staff will contact you.
4. Prepare to attend the next scheduled Tribal Council meeting to meet the Council members and discuss your request.
5. Please note that all requests are subject to Tribal Council approval.
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Thank you for your interest in presenting or conducting research with OBSN. We appreciate your cooperation.