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Can I compete?
Probably. For Miss Arizona USA you must be born in 2007 or earlier, a US citizen, legally recognized as female, and in Arizona for 90 days by pageant day. There is no upper age limit, and married women and moms compete. Teen is for birth years 2007 to 2011.
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- Pageant 2027
- TBD
- Where
- TBD
- To apply
- Free
Can I
compete?
Three questions, straight from the national rules.
Eligibility is set by the Miss USA® organization. We apply its rules as written.
These are national's current rules. National publishes the 2027 rules this fall, and we'll update this page the day they do.
Miss Arizona USA 2027
- Born in 2007 or earlier. No upper age limit.
- Any marital status: unmarried, married, widowed or divorced. With or without children.
- A US citizen, legally recognized as female.
- Has not competed at the Miss USA or Miss Universe national pageant.
Miss Arizona Teen USA 2027
- Born between 2007 and 2011.
- Never married and has never given birth.
- A US citizen, legally recognized as female.
- Has not competed at the Miss Teen USA national pageant.
- Under 18: applies with a parent or guardian listed.
Residency, for both
At least 90 days in Arizona before the state pageant, through home, work, school or property you own. A PO box does not count. Each state director runs the proof of residency, so ask us anything.
Born in 2007? You can choose Miss or Teen. How to choose.
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Can married women or mothers compete?
Yes. Miss is open to any marital status, with or without children. Teen contestants must never have been married or given birth.
What counts as Arizona residency?
Living, working, studying or owning property in Arizona for at least 90 days before the state pageant. A PO box does not count. We help you with the proof.
Can I compete in two states?
The national rules allow up to two state pageants in a season if you qualify for both through the 90-day residency rule.