National Service registration (Recensement) is required at the age of 18. This procedure is automatically carried out by the Embassy for all Algerian nationals born in the United States of America, as well as those who are registered at the Embassy.

If you were born on or before December 31, 1987 and living in the United States of America please submit your application to the  Embassy of Algeria to the United States of America/ Service National with the following documents listed :

1.  Application / Fiche de Renseignements Service National
2. Original full birth certificate.
3. Two (2) pictures
4. Work certificate or Studies certificate
5. A copy of the Consular card Applications must be provided to the Embassy of Algeria to the United States of America along with the following documents.

1.  Application /  Fiche de Renseignements Service National
2. Two (02) Pictures
3. Birth Certificate
4. Studies certificate for the current year.
5. Copy of the Consular card
 

If you are applying to be exempted from the National Service on the basis of a medical condition, please provide the following documents:

1.   Application /  Fiche de Renseignements Service National
2. Medical Certificates
3. X-rays (if any)
4. Results of specialized medical tests
5. Surgical operation protocol
6. Clinical summary of the illness
7. Hospitalization certificates
5. Copy of the Consular card

Exemption for social reasons

1. A letter addressed to the Ministry of National Defense.
2. Two recent photographs,
3. A family record of civil status (for those who are married),
4. Copy of diplomas if any,
5.  Work Certificate,
6. Family record of civil status for the parents,