How to Request Copy of U.S. Citizenship Certificate

U.S. citizenship certificate

The Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (form N-560 or N-561) is a document issued by the U.S. government as proof of U.S. citizenship. If you have recently claimed U.S. citizenship, in most cases through parentage, you may request a Certificate of Citizenship to have a legal document showing your status.

Note that if you need to change your name on the certificate, then you need to apply for a new certificate with the new name. Only U.S. citizens can obtain a copy of their Certificates of Citizenship.


How To Request Copy of U.S. Citizenship Certificate

1Complete USCIS Form N-600, Application for a Certificate of Citizenship.

2 Print the application and mail the application along with the filing fee (there are special cases where the fee is less - check that in the instructions), and required photographs as per the instructions to the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox facility.

3 Once the USCIS has received your application, you should receive a Certificate of Citizenship in the mail.

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