The Miss America Organization requires all contestants to register and pay entry fees, complete and submit paperwork, and provide proof of eligibility and residency, prior to competing for a Miss or Teen title. Click the buttons below to download and complete the files required for submission. For more information on contestant eligibility, click here.

Step 1: Complete Registration + Payment

2024 Miss America Registration - $39.99 fee

Complete registration once per competition cycle. Take a screenshot of your completed registration; save for verification.

2024 Local Registration - $50 fee

Complete payment prior to submitting paperwork. Take a screenshot of your completed payment; save for verification.

Step 2: Download + Complete Contestant Paperwork

The Miss America Organization requires all contestants to complete and submit paperwork, as well as provide proof of eligibility and residency, prior to competing for a Miss or Teen title. Click the buttons below to download the files required for submission. For more information on contestant eligibility, click here.

Miss Paperwork
Click the buttons below to download and complete each form before submitting.

2024 Contestant contract

Email [email protected] to receive a PDF copy of the Contestant Contract to fill, sign, and submit. You must also bring a hard-copy printed contract with you to the venue on competition day.

2024 Contestant Fact SHEET

Read the instructions on page 1. Create your Fact Sheet in Microsoft Word, and save as a PDF before submitting.

Community Service Initiative (CSI)

Read the instructions on page 1. Create your CSI in Microsoft Word, and save as a PDF before submitting.

Miss Arlington Organization Duties + Expectations Form

Read the document carefully. Sign the final page (digitally or physically), and save as a PDF before submitting.

Teen Paperwork
Click the buttons below to download and complete each form before submitting.

2024 Contestant contract

Email [email protected] to receive a PDF copy of the Contestant Contract to fill, sign, and submit. You must also bring a hard-copy printed contract with you to the venue on competition day.

2024 Contestant Fact SHEET

Read the instructions on page 1. Create your Fact Sheet in Microsoft Word, and save as a PDF before submitting.

Community Service Initiative (CSI)

Read the instructions on page 1. Create your CSI in Microsoft Word, and save as a PDF before submitting.

Miss Arlington Organization Duties + Expectations Form

Read the document carefully. Sign the final page (digitally or physically), and save as a PDF before submitting.

In addition to the above files, contestants must also submit the
​following items into the Contestant Paperwork Submission Form:

• Proof of Miss America Registration - $39.99 fee
  • ​Registration link is above. Attach a screenshot of your registration for verification
• Proof of Local Registration - $50 fee
  • ​Registration link is above. Attach a screenshot of your payment for verification
• Proof of US Citizenship
  • Birth Certificate, Passport, Naturalized Citizenship Certification
• Proof of Geographic Eligibility
  • Driver's License, Learner's Permit, Voter Registration Card, Lease, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, Federal Student Loan Statement, or Full-Time Employment / Education Status
• Education Status
  • Proof of Full Time Student or Proof of Graduation
• ​Talent Type
• Talent Music Track (if applicable)
• Full Color Headshot
• ​Health + Fitness Intro
  • This will be read on-stage by the competition emcee
• Talent Intro
  • This will be read on-stage by the competition emcee

Step 3: Submit Paperwork + Proof of Eligibility by 12/22

To be eligible to compete for a Miss or Teen title, all completed paperwork, contract attachments of legible copies of all proofs of eligibility, and a high-resolution color headshot must be submitted via the Contestant Paperwork Submission Form no later than December 22, 2023. 

​Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or issues with the submission form.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT PAPERWORK BY 12/22

Step 4: Order Your Rebel Fitness Competition Attire

All contestants are required by Miss America to purchase and wear Rebel Athletic Attire for the Health + Fitness portion of the competition. This attire can be worn at both the local and state levels of competition in Virginia.

Click here to view the approved styles for competition in Virginia, as set by the Miss Virginia Organization. This attire must be purchased prior to the competition. There are two (2) options for tops and bottoms.

All local titleholders will wear this on the Miss Virginia stage and will not need to purchase another set. You may wear this at all local competitions in Virginia.

Click Here to Purchase Attire