This checklist is similar to the one used at the Scout Service Center to verify the application form and the supportive materials in the packet. When the Scout has completed the application and has submitted the packet to the leader for approval, the Unit Leader and/or Unit committee should check the packet for completeness. If it is complete and the Unit Leader approves this candidate's application, then the Unit Leader should sign and date the form in the proper place. The Unit Advancement Chairman and Committee Chairman should then go through the entire application and IF they approve of the application, then the chairman should sign in the proper location and take (or send) it to the District Advancement Chair or a designated assistant. This will help the verification processing and will avoid a delay caused by an application being sent back to the unit to be corrected. The below items are required:

All information legible
Applicant's name correct and legible
Applicant's address No Abbreviations
Unit type, Local number, location No Abbreviations
Dates of entry into Scouting
Board of Review dates for First Class and Star Ranks
At least four months between First Class and Star Scout Board of Review dates
At least six months between Star Scout and Life Scout Board of Review dates
Webelos Scout and Arrow of Light questions answered
Date of birth
Does applicant meet the age requirement criterion?
At least six months between Life Scout and Eagle Scout Board of Review
Letters of reference in packet (five minimum)
21 merit badges earned (date listed: month-day-year)
Any four required merit badges prior to Star Scout Board of Review
Any three additional required merit badges (7 total) prior to Life Board of Review. Credit may be given if applicant has earned multiple merit badges in the same optional grouping.
Must serve six-months in a position of responsibility between Life Scout and Eagle Scout Board of Review dates. See application for list of positions.
Service project completed between Life Scout and Eagle Scout Board of Review dates and prior to 18th Birthday
Service Project worksheets in packet
Growth conference date
Applicant's signature, dated
Unit Leader's signature, dated
Unit Committee Chairman' s signature, dated
Copy of the entire application retained by Unit Committee (optional not required)
Copies of Merit Badge Blue Cards for all merit badges earned
Copies of Advancement cards in packet
Requirement 6, Life Ambition Statement, in packet, on one page with copy for Eagle
Project pictures and narrative present