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SOVEREIGN MS.
RULES & REGULATIONS
RULES TO COMPETE
Contestants must be a citizen of the United States. Certified proof of citizenship must accompany official submission of paperwork.
Employees or volunteers of Maj & Hi, LLC. are not eligible to compete in any area of a Sovereign Ms. official competition.
Sovereign Ms. is a national mainstream pageant, open to contestants 40 years and older who are single, married, widowed, or divorced.
Sovereign Ms. is a pageant dedicated to celebrating women and their unique journeys. Applicants must be female at birth to meet eligibility criteria.
Participants may not be knowingly pregnant.
Each delegate must submit a professional photograph with photo release for website display within 30 days of being awarded a state title. This photo should be head/shoulders. (Participant understands her photo will not be posted on social media or the official website until fees are paid in full and photo release has been received, if requested.) Once the fees are paid in full, an official webpage will be created for display on the website.
All judges' decisions are final.
Maj & Hi, LLC. reserves the right to refuse entry to any applicant.
PAYMENT SPECIFICS
Maj & Hi, LLC accepts payments through PayPal. Please note, any PayPal processing fees are the responsibility of the delegate and must be included with the payment.
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With respect, personal checks are not accepted. Company checks for sponsorship are accepted. There will be a $35 fee on all returned checks.
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Delegate fee payments can also be made via money orders or cashier’s checks. These should be made payable to Maj & Hi, LLC. Please contact us for the delivery address.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: All mailed payments must be sent with a tracking number to minimize the risk of theft or loss. Maj & Hi, LLC is not liable for any lost or stolen mail or packages containing entry fees.
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Photography Payment: Details TBD.
FEE SPECIFICS
Refund Policy: 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:
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A non-refundable deposit of $447.50 is due within 2 weeks of acceptance.
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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 Miss 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 Miss national titles.
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SPECIAL OFFER:
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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.
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