Certificate of United States Citizenship/Naturalization
 A
Certificate of Citizenship is a document issued by U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Service (USCIS) as proof of a person having obtained U.S.
citizenship through derivation or acquisition at birth (when born outside
of the United States). For example, your U.S. citizen parents were living
in Germany when you were born. Or, your parent(s) became naturalized when
you were under 18 years of age and met the special conditions of the law.
A Certificate of Naturalization is a document issued by U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) since October 1, 1991 and the
Federal Courts or certain State Courts on or before September 30, 1991 as
proof of a person obtaining U.S. citizenship through naturalization (a
legal process to obtain a new nationality).
Obtain a copy/replacement of your Certificate of Citizenship or
Naturalization
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You should apply for a replacement certificate if your
current certificate is lost, mutilated, or destroyed.
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You may also apply for a new certificate if subsequent
to issuance of your current certificate, your name has been legally
changed either through court order or marriage or divorce.
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Form N-565 is used to apply for a replacement
certificate of citizenship or naturalization.
- Form N-565 must be filed in person or by mail with
the local USCIS office having jurisdiction over your place of residence.
Except if you live in Maryland; file with the Vermont Service Center.
- You must apply with appropriate identification to
establish your identity.
- Processing Fee must be submitted with the
application form (instructions on application form)
- Photo must also be provided (instructions on
application form)
- Sign up for
Unlimited Download Access ($19.95) and
download Form N-565
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