Situation
My citizenship certificate was lost or stolen
A citizenship or naturalization certificate can be replaced. It is requested on Form N-565.
What is usually filed
N-565
Families in this situation usually file Form N-565 — Replace the citizenship certificate.
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Replace the citizenship certificate (N-565) →What you will be asked for
- Details from the old certificate, if you have them
- A photo ID
- Two passport-style photos
- Copy of your U.S. government-issued photo ID
- USCIS fee payment, or Form I-912 if you request a fee waiver
- Clear copies of each document, not originals
A general list to start gathering. The official USCIS instructions govern. Official source: uscis.gov/n-565 ↗
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