3 Ways to Qualify
Live State Pageants
If you live in a state that hosts a live state pageant, your first steps to the International and National titles begin here!
Currently Open for the 2025-2026 Season
Appointed State & country titles
Do you live in a state or country without a live state pageant? We appoint one queen per division, per state/country!! Register for your state or country title before it is too late!
National United Miss
Did you place as a runner-up at your state pageant? Did you win or place in an optional competition? Do you live in a state without a live state pageant? Was your state title already appointed? Have you previously held an IUM State title?
Registration for Appointed titles & NUM Titles will open again on August 1st, 2025.
Princess - 5-7 years old
Jr. Preteen - 8-10 years old
Preteen - 11-13 years old
Jr. Teen - 14-16 years old
Teen - 17-19 years old
Miss - 20-24 years old
Ms. - 25 and up
All division ages will be determined as of your age on July 1, 2026.
There are no fallbacks and no bumping up of divisions.
age Divisions
One on One Interview - 35%
Evening Gown - 20%
High Fashion Runway - 20%
Introduction - 15%
Community Involvement - 10%