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Replace My Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship

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If your citizenship document was lost, stolen or damaged beyond repair, you may apply for a replacement or apply for a special certificate of naturalization as a U.S. citizen to be recognized by a foreign country.

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Eligibility

You may apply for a replacement citizenship document if you:

  • Received a Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, Declaration of Intention, or Repatriation Certificate which was lost, stolen, or destroyed;
  • Received a Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, Declaration or Repatriation Certificate containing a typographical error made by USCIS;
  • Changed your name due to marriage or a court order after we issued the document and you want a document in your new name;
  • Obtained a court order or a state-issued document that changes your date of birth after we issued your Certificate of Citizenship and you want a certificate with your new date of birth;
  • Received a Certificate of Citizenship or a Certificate of Naturalization and your change of gender is legally recognized through a court order, a government-issued document, or a medical certification; or
  • Are a naturalized citizen seeking a special certificate of naturalization for the purpose of a foreign country recognizing you as a citizen of the United States.

We will not change a name without evidence such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order. We will not change a date of birth on a Certificate of Citizenship without documentation such as a U.S. court order or state-issued documents.

We cannot make any changes to an incorrect date of birth on a Certificate of Naturalization if you reported an incorrect date on your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and then later swore to the facts of your application by signing Part 15, Signature at Interview.

How to File

File online

Create a USCIS online account to file online and:

  • Submit evidence and pay fees electronically;
  • Receive case status updates about your case and see complete case history;
  • Communicate with us securely and directly; and
  • Respond to requests for evidence.

If you already have a USCIS online account, simply sign into your account to get started.

File by Paper

You must:

  • Read the instructions for Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document;
  • Complete and sign your Form N-400;
  • Pay the filing fee, if applicable; and
  • Provide all required evidence and supporting documentation. 

Want status updates about your case? Learn how to create a USCIS online account to stay informed.

After You File

Once we receive your Form N-565, we will process your application and you will receive a: 

  • Receipt notice confirming we received your application;
  • Biometric services notice, if applicable;
  • Notice to appear for an interview, if required; and
  • Notice of our decision.

Forms and Fees

  • Form N-565
  • Use our Fee Calculator to help determine your fee.
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08/11/2020
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