Participants must be a resident of the United States and have a residence, attend school, or work in the state she is representing.

The date to determine your competition age division is the date of the final competition (tentatively July 2, 2024).  Ages 7-9 will compete for the title of Little Miss of America. Ages 10-12 will compete for the title of Young Miss of America. Ages 13-15 will compete for the title of Junior Miss of America. Ages 16-18 will compete for the title of Miss Teen of America. Ages 18-25 will compete for the title of Miss of America. Ages 20 and up (married, divorced, widowed, or single with children) will compete for the title of Ms. of America.

Participants in age divisions Little, Young, Junior, Teen and Miss must never have been married, have had a marriage annulled, be pregnant or have children. Ms. contestants are allowed to be married, divorced, widowed, or single with children.

The participant who wins the state title will represent the state at the National Pageant.

In the event that a State Titleholder is disqualified or chooses to relinquish her title, another candidate can be chosen to compete at Nationals in her place.

State Titleholders must commit to continue to the next level of competition or forfeit her title and prize package.