Certificate of Citizenship | File N-600 What you Should Know

Are you looking to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship? The process can be complicated and time-consuming. To help you understand the process, here is an overview of what you need to know about filing Form N-600.

Certificate of Citizenship

What is Form N-600?

Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, is used by individuals who are already U.S. citizens to obtain proof of their citizenship status. This form is typically used by those who were born outside the United States or its territories and want to obtain a Certificate of Citizenship as evidence of their citizenship.

The application must be filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It is important to note that filing Form N-600 does not automatically grant citizenship; it only serves as proof that the applicant is already a citizen.

Who Can File Form N-600?

Who Can File Form N-600?

Form N-600 can be filed by individuals who meet certain criteria, including:

  • Individuals born outside the United States or its territories to at least one U.S. citizen parent;
  • Individuals born in the United States or its territories to two non-U.S.-citizen parents;
  • Individuals adopted by a U.S. citizen parent; and
  • Individuals born in wedlock to one U.S.-citizen parent and one non-U.S.-citizen parent.

Note: Individuals who are already U.S. citizens through naturalization do not need to file Form N-600.

Required Documents

Required Documents

When filing Form N-600, applicants must submit certain documents along with their application, such as: