How to Request a U.S. Citizenship Certificate

If you are wondering how to request a U.S. Citizenship Certificate? Keep reading this post and discover! According to USCIS information, Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document is the correct form to apply for a replacement Declaration of Intention; Naturalization Certificate; Certificate of Citizenship; or Repatriation Certificate; or to apply for a special certificate of naturalization as a U.S. citizen to be recognized by a foreign country.

You have two options for filing your Form N-565 with USCIS, online, or by mail using the paper. To Filing your Form N-565 online, you must create an online account to file your Form N-565 online. Having an online account will also allow you to:

• Pay your filing fee online;
• Check the status of your case;
• Receive notifications and case updates;
• Respond to requests for evidence; and
• Manage your contact information, including updating your address.

Applicants will be required to mail their original certificates and photos, if applicable, to the Nebraska Service Center after they file their applications online electronically through their online account.

To filing your Form N-565 by mail, you may also submit this form by mail to the following address:

• USCIS Phoenix Lockbox;

• U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

• USCIS

Attn: N-565

P.O. Box 20050

Phoenix, AZ  85036-0050

• FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

• USCIS

Attn: N-565 (Box 20050)

1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S

Ste. 100

Phoenix, AZ 85034-4850

Even if you mailed us your form, you could still create a USCIS online account to track and manage your case online.

When you submit your Form N-565 through the mail, you will receive a USCIS Account Acceptance Notice in the mail with instructions on how to create a USCIS online account.

USCIS will continue processing your application even if you choose not to access your online account. We will also continue to send you copies of notifications about your case by mail through the U.S. Postal Service.

Complete all sections of the form. We will reject the form if these fields are missing:

• Family Name;
• Date of Birth;
• Mailing Address;
• Basis for Application;

Don’t forget to sign your form. USCIS will reject any unsigned form.

Filing Fees – USCIS

 According to USCIS rules, if you file your Form N-565 online, you may pay your fee online.  If you file your Form N-565 by mail (paper), you may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, cashier’s check, or by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

In addition, when you send a payment, you agree to pay for government service. Filing and biometric service fees are final and non-refundable, regardless of any action, USCIS takes on your application, petition, or request, or if you withdraw your request.

You also can use USCIS Fee Calculator to help determine your fee.

Required documents Form N-565

You will need to send the following support documents:

• Two identical passport-style photographs;
• Your original document or certificate if you are applying for a new or replacement document due to a name, date of birth, or gender change;
• A copy of the original document if you are applying for the replacement of a lost, stolen, or destroyed document (if applicable);
• A police report or a sworn statement if you are applying for the replacement of a lost, stolen, or destroyed document;
• Evidence of a USCIS typographical or clerical error (if applicable);
• Evidence of your legal name change (if applicable);
• Evidence of your legal date of birth change (if applicable);
• Evidence of your legal gender change (if applicable);
• Evidence of your marital status change (if applicable);

A copy of your original naturalization certificate if applying for a special certificate of naturalization;

What Is a Certified True Copy of a Certificate of Naturalization?

A true certified copy of either of these certificates is sometimes required to obtain to prove your status in some situations. To certify a copy of your credentials, you need to schedule an appointment with USCIS.

At this appointment, you should bring:

• The original certificate;
• Photocopy of the certificate;
• Any other form of ID, such as a driver’s license or passport;

At the scheduled appointment, the USCIS officer will confirm your identity and status as a United States citizen and provide a certified copy of your naturalization certificate or citizenship certificate.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Citizenship/Naturalization Certificate Copy?

It depends because the processing time is based on different factors. Generally, the processing time is anything between a few months and a year. In general, it is best to state that the average time is within a year.

The advantage to obtain a certificate is you can get a U.S. passport and enjoy the benefits of citizenship. It works as additional proof to demonstrate that you are authorized to live and work in the US, travel on a US passport, and vote in US elections.

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