At what age must all men register for the Selective Service?

At what age must all men register for the Selective Service?

• A. At birth
• B. At age eighteen
• C. At age twenty-one
• D. At age twenty-five

Answer: (B)

The timing being tested is when registration with the Selective Service is required. Men must register within 30 days of turning 18, so the age to register is eighteen. This rule exists so the government can have a list of potential draftees if a draft were ever needed, while you’re still legally an adult. It isn’t required at birth, and there’s no requirement to register at twenty-one or twenty-five—the obligation kicks in at 18.

The timing being tested is when registration with the Selective Service is required. Men must register within 30 days of turning 18, so the age to register is eighteen. This rule exists so the government can have a list of potential draftees if a draft were ever needed, while you’re still legally an adult. It isn’t required at birth, and there’s no requirement to register at twenty-one or twenty-five—the obligation kicks in at 18.