Proof of Citizenship for U.S. Citizens

If you were born in the United States, you are already a U.S. citizen (unless you were born to parents who were in the United States in a diplomatic capacity for a foreign country). If you were born outside of the United States and either one or both of your parents are or were U.S. citizens (by birth or naturalization), you may already be a U.S. citizen. Check if you qualify

Who is eligible?

You can demonstrate that you are a U.S. citizen through a number of documents:

• FS-240, Certificate of Birth Abroad
• U.S. passport
• U.S. birth certificate
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Certificate of Citizenship

If you were born overseas and believe that you are already a U.S. citizen, you can apply to the U.S. Department of State for a U.S. passport. A passport is evidence of citizenship and also serves as a travel document if you need to travel.

If you were previously issued a Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization and need to obtain a replacement, you should prepare a Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document.

What is the difference between an Application for Naturalization (U.S. Citizenship) and an Application for a Certificate of Citizenship?

People who are already U.S. citizens, either by birth or through "automatic citizenship", can request a Certificate of Citizenship to prove their U.S. citizenship and should use Form N-600.

If however, you have never applied for U.S. Citizenship and are a U.S. permanent residents (green card holders) can apply for U.S. citizenship with Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

How does FileRight help me apply for a Certificate of Citizenship?

FileRight will walk you through each and every application question, providing helpful explanations along the way. We also have a bilingual (English and Espanol) customer support team available to answer your questions about FileRight. Our technology checks your application for errors and provides you customized filing instructions, letting you know where to send your application and what documents to include with it. We’re so confident in FileRight that if your application is denied, we’ll refund your money — including government fees!

USCIS Filing Fees to Apply Your Naturalization Certificate

FileRight application package preparation fee is $245.

USCIS Filing fee for: Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, $1170

Note: There is no filing fee for Form N-600 if you are a member or veteran of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces filing on your own behalf. You must attach proof of U.S. military service; otherwise USCIS will charge a fee to file the Form N-600. Children of members or veterans of the armed forces are required to pay the filing fee for Form N-600.

USCIS won’t refund your money, even if your application is denied. We’ll help ensure your application is correct and complete.