N-565

Document checklist · N-565

Replace the citizenship certificate

The official instructions govern; this list is for gathering as you go.

These are examples taken from the official instructions, not a list personalised for your case. PasoLibre is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.

List taken from: uscis.gov/n-565

Asked of everyone · 3

Copy of your U.S. government-issued photo ID
Where to find it: Driver's license, state ID, or U.S. passport.
USCIS fee payment, or Form I-912 if you request a fee waiver
Where to find it: The current amount is on the uscis.gov fee calculator. By mail you pay by card (G-1450) or bank account (G-1650); paid to USCIS separately.
Clear copies of each document, not originals
Where to find it: A copy shop, or your phone camera in good light with the whole document in the frame.

Only in some cases · 7

Two identical, recent passport-style photos (2x2 inches)
Only if you live outside the U.S.
Where to find it: Pharmacies and photo counters shoot them to USCIS size; pencil your name and A-Number on the back.
Copy of the certificate (if you have one), a police report, and/or a sworn statement of what happened
Only if the certificate was lost, stolen, or destroyed
Where to find it: The police station gives you a copy of the report; you write and sign the statement yourself.
The damaged certificate, in original
Only if the certificate is torn or damaged
Where to find it: Send it as it is; USCIS replaces it.
The original certificate with the error
Only if the error was made by USCIS
Where to find it: The physical document USCIS issued you.

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