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Cowlitz Tribal Enrollment Department

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Enrollment

Enrollment Department

Our goal is to provide support and coordination of services for Cowlitz Indian Tribal Members—advancing the Enrollment Department’s mission, vision, and values through efficient, proficient, and effective member services.

Use the quick tasks below to update your information, request an application, or access services.
Email Enrollment Call 360-577-8140 Member Portal

Quick Tasks

UP
Update Contact Info Update address, phone, and more. Open Member Portal
ID
Request Tribal ID Email headshot + mailing address. Email Enrollment
EN
Request Application Review criteria and request an application. Go to Request
HF
Hunting & Fishing Licenses & reimbursement steps. Go to Licenses

How It Works

1

Check Criteria

Review eligibility requirements before requesting an enrollment application.

2

Request Application

Call (360) 577-8140, press 3 for Enrollment, or email with the required information to request an application.

3

Submit & Follow Up

Provide required documentation and follow up with Enrollment if additional information is needed.

Cowlitz Indian Tribal Enrollment Criteria

All enrollment applicants must meet all criteria below to request an enrollment application.

  • 1
    Lineal Descendant

    Applicant must be a direct lineal descendant of a Cowlitz Indian.

  • 2
    Parent on Roll

    Applicant must have a parent (mother/father) living or deceased on the Cowlitz Tribal Roll.

  • 3
    Age Requirement

    Applicants must be between the age of 0–18 years old (must apply before your 19th birthday).

Request an Enrollment Application

Request an enrollment application by calling 360-577-8140 (press 3 for Enrollment), or email your request to enrollment@cowlitz.org.

Include: full name, date of birth, Tribal parent name, and address.

Email Request Call Enrollment

Services & Programs

Photo Tribal ID Cards

Email a clear headshot picture + your mailing address to enrollment@cowlitz.org.

Email for ID Request

Elder Vests

Members 60+ can receive one free vest. Call (360) 577-8140 (press 3 for Enrollment) to request an application.

Call Enrollment

Burial / Funeral Assistance

Members are eligible for up to $4000 for themselves or a spouse.

Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Enrollment Department
PO Box 2547 Longview, WA 98632

Download Application (PDF)

Update Contact Information

Update by phone, email, or the portal.

Begin Your Update

Hunting & Fishing Licenses

Expand sections below for steps and reimbursement details.

Option 1: Complete the Online Form
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Licenses for Cowlitz Tribal Members – Fill out form 
Option 2: Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, tribal members will use this link instead of calling or emailing:

Hunting and Fishing License Appointment - Longview 

Note: Create a WDFW Wild ID here: WDFW Wild System – Login.

Non-Resident Rule
  • A non-resident Washington State license through the Tribe, OR
  • Reimbursement for an out-of-state license through Enrollment.
Reimbursement Steps

Email receipts to enrollment@cowlitz.org and include:

  • Full legal name
  • Date of birth
  • Cowlitz Enrollment Number
  • Photo of license showing type, cost, date purchased, and time period covered
Covered Licenses List
  • Annual Combo Fishing / Shellfish License
  • Freshwater License
  • Annual Razor Clam License
  • 3-Day Combination Fishing License
  • Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar (Hunter Safety required)

Uncovered items include endorsements and reprints.

Enrollment Update

9/1/2026 — NEW MEMBER PORTAL. All Member Portal content will be transitioned to the GWE Portal by September 1, 2026, at which time the GWE Portal will officially be renamed the Cowlitz Member Portal. Between now and September 1, you may see new content and resources appear in the GWE portal as everything is transitioned over. GWE attestation will still be available as the transition takes place.

The URL for the portal will also change on September 1. Beginning that day, you can access the Cowlitz Member Portal at: https://cowlitzmemberportal.ritetrack.net/. Starting September 1, the URL for the former GWE Portal (https://cowlitzgweportal.ritetrack.net/) will redirect you to the new Cowlitz Member Portal URL.

If you already have a GWE Portal account, you do not need to create a new account. Your existing login will provide access to the new Cowlitz Member Portal.

The Tribe will be reaching out directly to Tribal members who do not currently have a GWE Portal account to assist them with getting set up.

If you need assistance accessing your existing GWE Portal account or completing two-factor authentication (2FA), support is available during the transition. If you have questions or need assistance accessing or registering your portal account, please see the resources below: 

Those with questions or who need assistance may also contact the support team at (360) 512-7888 (extension 9005) or by emailing enrollment@cowlitz.org.

Open Member Portal Contact Enrollment

 

Have questions about the program?

For Enrollment eligibility questions and Enrollment application requests, please contact the Enrollment Department.

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