# 25 CFR § 61.9: Burden of proof

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 61.9
- **Heading:** Burden of proof
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER F—TRIBAL GOVERNMENT > PART 61—PREPARATION OF ROLLS OF INDIANS

## Text

The burden of proof rests upon the applicant or tribal member 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 claim of eligibility for enrollment. Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs may be used to establish eligibility.

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 61.1 § 61.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.2 § 61.2 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.3 § 61.3 Information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.4 § 61.4 Qualifications for enrollment and the deadline for filing application forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.4.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.5 § 61.5 Notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.5.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.6 § 61.6 Application forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.6.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.7 § 61.7 Filing of application forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.7.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.8 § 61.8 Verification forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.8.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.9 § 61.9 Burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.9.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.10 § 61.10 Review of applications by tribal authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.10.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.11 § 61.11 Action by the Director or Superintendent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.11.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.12 § 61.12 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.12.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.13 § 61.13 Decision of the Assistant Secretary on appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.13.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.14 § 61.14 Preparation, certification and approval of the roll.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.14.md)

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