Eagle Scout Rank Application Form

All Eagle Scout requirements must be completed before your 18th birthdaybarring an exception for special needs. This includes “merit badges serviceproject active participation Scout spirit position of responsibility andunit leader conference.” Guide to Advancement 2021 section 9.0.1.1 As of11616 the 2021 version is the most current.However the signatures need not be dated before the Scout’s 18th birthday.ibid 9.0.1.3 2 also 9.0.1.4 Section 9.0.1.5 mentions that a copy shouldbe made of the application service project workbook etc. and once the copiesare in safekeeping the originals should be delivered promptly to the councilservice center. It says timeliness is especially critical if the candidate isapproaching or has already turned 18.So clearly although the work must be completed before the 18th birthday theapplication needn’t be turned in by then. The Guide to Advancement recommendsthat the work be hand delivered if possible but suggests registered orcertified mail if that is not possible.“There is no requirement that the application must be completed or submittedbefore the 18th birthday. Councils do not have the authority to rejectapplications submitted on or after that date.” Guide to Advancement section9.0.1.5The Board of Review will be scheduled after all records have been submitted toNational and verified then returned to the local council. No specialpermission is required for a Board of Review within 3 months after the 18thbirthday hence a good reason to submit your packet in a timely fashion.Between 3 and 6 months after the 18th birthday a letter of explanation for thedelay is required as is special permission from the local council. At 6months past the 18th birthday or beyond it becomes a real pain. Letters mustbe sent to National and permission granted to have a late Board of Review.Don’t be in this situation.Best bet as everyone will tell you is to get it all done as early aspossible.