“How often I’ve been teaching in the field or even doing teaching at a fireside and everybody goes ‘Where’s a declaration card?’ and we go scouring for one and no one can find one.”
Sound familiar? This was the comment from a friend in the Chicago, IL (A) cluster who made the great suggestion of making a declaration (and registration) card available online that can be easily downloaded and printed. It is hoped that these resources will further facilitate the outward-looking orientation needed as our community continues to develop its capacity for sharing the message of the Faith openly and directly, and boldly inviting those who respond to embrace the Cause of Bahá’u'lláh.
Using the Forms
These forms can be printed directly from this website as needed. The files can also be saved on a personal computer and kept available for future use. When filled out by a seeker, these forms are handled identically to the current cards - countersigned by a Local Spiritual Assembly (in the case of a declaration) and sent to the Office of Membership and Records, 1233 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201. In either case, the Assembly would lovingly help the individual through the enrollment/registration process and welcome her or him into the Baha’i community.
If you are unable to locate Baha’is in a declarant’s area (or a nearby Assembly), forms can be sent to the Office of Baha’i Information, 1233 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201 for further assistance with verification and processing. The Baha’i Information number - 1-800-22-UNITE (800-228-6483) - may also be of assistance.
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