This application process is as secure as possible. All files generated are stored on your computer for you to save or delete as you see fit. The file is sent to us using your own default e-mail program. Simply delete the e-mail from your "Sent Items" folder to erase.

NOTHING is stored on our server.


C. O. T. A. Requires all applicants to complete and return an application for membership prior to a screening interview. All information that you provide will be held in strictest confidence. C.O.T.A. Policy prohibits the giving of any applicant or member information to anyone. Our mailing list is carefully maintained by responsible officers within the organization and will never be sold or rented. Only you may share your personal Information with others and we encourage discretion. C.O.T.A. And its officers cannot be held responsible beyond exercising reasonable care. This application is very general. It is intended for use by both transgendered men and Women.
Femme/Homme Name:
If you don’t already have a femme or homme name, please select one that best fits your personality or is close to your real Name. For transgendered men (M to F) please use a femme name. For transgendered women (F to M) please give a homme name
Mailing Name:
Last First Middle
Mailing Address:

Address 2:

City:State Zip:
Mailing Name and Address: We believe that your information is safe with us, however , we do encourage our members to obtain a Post Office Box. While you will have to use your real name to apply for the P.O. Box, you may list others who will be receiving mail there.
Phone Number:
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Note: it is far easier to contact you for the required interview if you provide us with your telephone number. If you have any special instructions for Telephoning you, please provide them below.
Special Phone Instrictions:

Telephone Instructions: To help us contact you, you may wish to give us some special instructions. For example, “Please call between 8 and 10 P.M.”, “Ask for Bill”, “Ask for Kim”.
E-Mail Address:

E-Mail Address: For privacy reason you may wish to acquire an e-mail account other than your primary. Hotmail and Yahoo both offer such services.
There is an e-mail list For C.O.T.A. members.
The list is as secure as we can make it. Being on the list makes it easier for us to make announcements, such as quick changes in meeting times/places due to emergencies. You will also receive the Sooner Belle, our newsletter, by e-mail, in color, saving the group money.
Do you wish to be added to the list?Yes No

The following questions will help us get to know you better. There aren’t any “right” answers. Please answer all that apply to you.

1. In general terms describe your job or profession.
2. Other than crossdressing, list some of your other hobbies or interests.
3. What is your educational level? (High School, Some College, College Grad, etc.)
4. How did you learn about C.O.T.A.?
5. Do you know anyone in C.O.T.A.?
6.Have you ever been or are you currently a member of a Transgender Organization?YesNo
If yes please tell us about the organization.
7. What crossdressing/transgendered magazines do you read, if any?
8. Approximately how long have you been crossdressing?
9. Have you or do you go out as your femme/homme self?YesNo
If yes what type places do you go? (Restaraunts, Clubs, Only safe places, Anywhere I want, etc.)
10. When you crossdress do you try to look as much female/male as possible?YesNo
11. Do you feel that it is "wrong" to crossdress or that something is "wrong" with you?YesNo
12. Have you ever tried to stop crossdressing?YesNo
If yes, how did it make you feel?
13. When you crossdress, how do you feel? (excited, comfortable, aroused, confused, etc.)
14. Have you ever considered living full time as a woman/man?YesNo
15. Do you consider yourself heterosexual, bisexual, or homosexual?HeterosexualBisexualHomosexual
16. Have you ever considered having sexual reassignment surgery? (SRS)YesNo
17. Are you currently in transition?YesNo
18. If you have a spouse, partner, girlfriend, boyfriend, have you told them about your other self?YesNo
If yes, how did you tell them?
If no, do you plan to tell them?YesNo
19. In what ways do you think belonging to a support group can help you?
20. In what ways do you think you can help C.O.T.A. or its members?
Briefly tell us about your current crossdressing activities. Things such as how often you dress, how you feel you look when dressed. It's OK to have limited experience and skills, and to need assistance with wigs, makeup, and wardrobe. C.O.T.A. is here to help you feel better about who are and to help improve your skills. We want to know where you are right now and what we can do to help you.

I certify that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and am seriously interested in joining C.O.T.A. And will abide by the bylaws and policies thereof: (Name)