25 CFR 67.8
§ 67.8 Burden of proof.
United States · 25 CFR — Indians · Status: effective
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- 25 CFR 67.8, § 67.8 Burden of proof, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/104571
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The burden of proof rests upon the applicant to establish eligibility for enrollment. Documentary evidence such as birth certificates, death certificates, baptismal records, copies of probate findings, or affidavits may be used to support claims of eligibility for enrollment. Records of the BIA may be used to establish eligibility.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.