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What do you do if you lose your naturalization certificate?
If your naturalization certificate is lost, stolen, or damaged you may need to request a new copy. You can apply for a copy of the naturalization certificate by filing Form N-565 with the USCIS.
How do I get a copy of naturalization records?
To apply to replace your Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship issued by USCIS or by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, file a Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization Citizenship Document. Filing instructions and forms are available on our Web site at www.uscis.gov.
How much does it cost to replace a certificate of naturalization?
The filing fee for Form N-565 application to replace Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate is $555. You have to send a filing fee along with your application. If you do not send the exact filing fee, your application will not be accepted.
Can I get a passport if I lost my naturalization papers?
Losing your passport or naturalization certificate is an extremely stressful situation to find yourself in. Your naturalization certificate serves as proof to obtain a United States passport and other benefits provided to citizens. Without a naturalization certificate, you are unable to get a passport.
Where can I find my naturalization number online?
The Certificate of Naturalization number is generally an 8-digit alpha numeric number located in the top right section of the document. The certificate number, also known as a C-file number, is printed in red on all certificates issued since September 27, 1906.
Can I get a US passport without my naturalization certificate?
Your naturalization certificate serves as proof to obtain a United States passport and other benefits provided to citizens. Without a naturalization certificate, you are unable to get a passport.
How long does it take to get your naturalization certificate?
Regular processing time for a replacement citizenship certificate application takes 6 months. However, if you can prove that you need your certificate urgently, either to travel or to keep or get a job that requires proof of citizenship, you may be able to apply for an urgent citizenship certificate.
Do I need my naturalization certificate if I have a passport?
Your Certificate of Naturalization is proof of citizenship, which is a requirement for a U.S. passport. As a first-time applicant, you’ll have to apply in person. Fill out Form DS-11, but don’t sign it. A U.S. Passport is also proof of citizenship of the United States and can be used anywhere as identification.
Can I leave the US with naturalization certificate?
All travelers must have a passport book for international air travel. Please note that hospital-issued birth certificates, voter registration cards, and affidavits cannot be used. If you were not born in the United States, you can use your original Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship.
How do I prove my state of citizenship?
Two documents containing consistent information that proves the applicant’s identity, such as:
- Birth Certificate.
- Social Security card.
- Marriage Certificate.
- Divorce Decree.
- Employer identification card.
- High School or College Diploma (including high school equivalency diplomas).
- Property deed or title document.