PAYMENT POLICIES

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Refunds:  SM is a self-sufficient pageant and is produced on the entry and ancillary fees submitted by the delegates.  Fees are spent on hotel venue rooms, judges' expenses, production, supplies, prizes, catering, etc.  Because of this, there are no refunds under any circumstances.
 

Fee Schedule:
The total entry fee is $995 (not including optional competition fees).

 

Once your application is received, you will receive email notification of your status and availability of your requested state.  your selected title will be held as a courtesy for 7 days. Your first payment of $100 must be made within that time frame to secure your placement.

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After the application fee, the remaining $895 is split into two scheduled payments:

• A non-refundable deposit of $447.50 is due within 2 weeks of acceptance.

• The final balance of $447.50 is due 30 days after the deposit.

 

All fees must be paid within 60 days of acceptance, and no later than December 31, 2025. Failure to pay in full by the deadline will result in disqualification, and the state title will be released for reservation. Exceptions will only be made in the case of proven extenuating circumstances (e.g., serious illness, death, or natural disaster).

 

Bonus for On-Time Payment:
Delegates who pay in full according to the scheduled timeline will receive a personal feature page on the Sovereign Miss website, showcasing their headshot, bio, and q&a for public viewing.  this page will be created and published within 14 business days of your final payment date.

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Bonus for payment IN FULL at the time of acceptance:

In addition to a personal profile page, the first name of the delegate will be embroidered on the back of her sash.

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Regalia Information:
State regalia will not be mailed until the full $995 entry fee has been confirmed received. Optional competition fees are not included in this amount. We aim to ship your regalia within ten business days of final payment. Your official Sovereign Ms. t-shirt will be included.

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note:  If your t-shirt is lost or damaged, a replacement can be ordered at a replacement rate of $30, which includes product cost, labor, and shipping.

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Optional Competition Payments:

All optionals are $50.  Optional fees must be paid in full by February 01, 2026.  Optional scores have no bearing on official Sovereign Ms. national titles.

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SPECIAL OFFER:

• Maximize your pageant experience! Enter all optional categories and enjoy a $50 discount—just $1,195 for the full SM package!

Ticket Sales (2026 Inaugural Pageant):   Two Finals Night tickets will be included in your welcome packet.  We ask you to help promote the pageant by encouraging your friends and family to purchase tickets for finals, however this is not required.  Finals tickets are $15.

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Regent's Reception:  

If you are a delegate, your ticket to the Regent’s Reception is included in your entry fee.

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The Regent’s Reception is a ticketed event for friends and family, as a plated meal will be served. Tickets are priced at $71.01 (plus the PayPal fee). This amount reflects the hotel’s catering cost of $65 per plate plus 9.25% tax. The service charge is absorbed by the pageant.

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Due to our contract with the hotel, all guests—regardless of age—are required to pay the full plate price. Unfortunately, there is no discounted rate for children.

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Tickets must be reserved and paid in full by February 1, 2026, in accordance with our contractual obligations with the hotel. No exceptions can be made after the deadline.