Form N-565 Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship D

Application for Replacement
Naturalization/Citizenship Document

USCIS
Form N-565

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

OMB No. 1615-0091
Expires 05/31/2017

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Applicant Interviewed
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Declaration of Intention Verified by:

Remarks:

Citizenship Verified by:

To be completed
by an attorney or
BIA-accredited
representative (if any)

Select this box if
Form G-28 is
attached to represent
the applicant.

Attorney State Bar Number
(if applicable)

Attorney or Accredited Representative
USCIS Online Account Number (if any)

►START HERE - Type or print in black ink.

Part 1. Information About You
1.

Full Legal Name
Family Name (Last Name)

2.

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

4.

Certificate Number

6.

Mailing Address

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name

3. Country of Birth

5. Alien Registration Number (A-Number)
► A-

In Care Of Name

Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr.

City or Town

State

Province

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Postal Code

ZIP Code

Country

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Part 2. Type of Application
1.

2.

I hereby apply for (select only one box):
A.
New Certificate of Citizenship

D.

New Declaration of Intention

B.

New Certificate of Naturalization

E.

C.

New Certificate of Repatriation

Special Certificate of Naturalization to obtain recognition of my
U.S. citizenship by a foreign country. (Skip Item Number 2. and
complete Part 3., Part 8., and Part 9.)

Basis for application (Select all applicable boxes):
A.

B.
C.
D.
E.

F.
G.

My certificate was lost, stolen, or destroyed. Explain when, where, and how. (Complete Part 3. and Part 9., and attach
a copy of the certificate (if any), police report, or sworn statement.)

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My certificate is mutilated. (Complete Part 3., Part 9., and attach the certificate.)

My certification or declaration is incorrect due to typographical/clerical error. (Complete Part 3., Part 4., and Part 9.,
and attach the documents.)

My name has legally changed. (Complete Part 3., Part 5., and Part 9., and attach the certificate and documents.)
My date of birth has legally changed due to a court order or other state-issued documents. NOTE: Only applicants
applying for a replacement Certificate of Citizenship may select this option. (Complete Part 3., Part 6., and Part 9.,
and attach the certificate and documents.)

My gender has legally changed. (Complete Part 3., Part 7., and Part 9., and attach the certificate and documents.)
Other: Explain (Complete Part 3., Part 4., and Part 9., and attach the documents.)

Part 3. Processing Information
1.

Gender
Male

2.

Female

Height
Feet

3.

Inches

Marital Status
Single

Married

Divorced

Widowed

My last certificate or Declaration of Intention was issued to me by:
4.

USCIS Office or Name of Court

6.

Name in Which the Document Was Issued

7.

Other Names I Have Used (if none, type or print "None")
Family Name (Last Name)

8.

5.

Given Name (First Name)

Since becoming a citizen, have you lost or renounced your citizenship in any manner?

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Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Middle Name

Yes (attach an explanation)

No

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Part 4. Complete If Applying To Correct Your Document
If you are applying for a new certificate or Declaration of Intention because your current one is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect
and attach copies of any documents supporting your request.

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Part 5. Complete If Applying for a New Document Because of a Name Change
Name changed because of (select only one box):
A.
B.

Marriage or divorce on (Attach a copy of marriage or divorce certificate)

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Court Order (Attach a certified copy of the document)

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Part 6. Complete If Applying for a New Certificate of Citizenship Because of a Date of Birth Change
Date of birth changed by:
A.
B.

Court Order (Attach a certified copy of the document)

(mm/dd/yyyy)

State-issued document (For example, birth certificate, certificate recognizing
the foreign birth, certificate of birth abroad, or other similar records issued
by the child's state of residence.)

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Part 7. Complete If Applying for a New Document Because of a Change in Gender
Evidence of official recognition of gender change recognized by (select all applicable boxes):
A.
B.
C.
D.

Court Order (Attach a certified copy of the document)

Amended birth certificate (Attach a certified copy of the document)

Other official documentation recognizing the new gender by U.S. state, local jurisdiction, or foreign state, such as a
passport or driver's license.

Medical certification by a licensed physician (doctor of medicine (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.)

Part 8. Complete If Applying for a Special Certificate of Recognition as a Citizen of the United States by
the Government of a Foreign Country
1.

Name of Foreign Country

Information about official of the country who has requested this certificate (if known)
2.

Family Name (Last Name)

Official Title

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Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name

Name of Government Agency

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Part 8. Complete If Applying for a Special Certificate of Recognition as a Citizen of the United States by
the Government of a Foreign Country (continued)
3.

Address of Foreign Official
Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr.

City or Town

State

Province

Postal Code

ZIP Code

Country

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USCIS or Consular Official's Certification
4.

USCIS or Consular Official's Signature

Date of Signature
(mm/dd/yyyy)

Part 9. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
NOTE: Read the Penalties section of the Form N-565 Instructions before completing this part.

Applicant's Statement

NOTE: Select the box for either Item A. or B. in Item Number 1. If applicable, select the box for Item Number 2.
1.

Applicant's Statement Regarding the Interpreter
A.
B.

I can read and understand English, and I have read and understand every question and instruction on this application and
my answer to every question.

The interpreter named in Part 10. read to me every question and instruction on this application and my answer to every
question in
, a language in which I am fluent, and I
understood everything.

2.

Applicant's Statement Regarding the Preparer

At my request, the preparer named in Part 11.,
prepared this application for me based only upon information I provided or authorized.

,

Applicant's Contact Information
3.

Applicant's Daytime Telephone Number

5.

Applicant's Email Address (if any)

4.

Applicant's Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

Applicant's Certification
Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that USCIS may
require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a later date. Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from any of
my records that USCIS may need to determine my eligibility for the immigration benefit I seek.
I further authorize release of information contained in this application, in supporting documents, and in my USCIS records to other
entities and persons where necessary for the administration and enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.

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Part 9. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature (continued)
I understand that USCIS may require me to appear for an appointment to take my biometrics (fingerprints, photograph, and/or
signature) and, at that time, if I am required to provide biometrics, I will be required to sign an oath reaffirming that:
1) I reviewed and provided or authorized all of the information in my application;
2) I understood all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my application; and
3) All of this information was complete, true, and correct at the time of filing.
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I provided or authorized all of the information in my application, I understand all of the
information contained in, and submitted with, my application, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct.

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Applicant's Signature
6.

Applicant's Signature

Date of Signature
(mm/dd/yyyy)

NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS: If you do not completely fill out this application or fail to submit required documents listed in the
Instructions, USCIS may deny your application.

Part 10. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
Provide the following information about the interpreter.

Interpreter's Full Name
1.

Interpreter's Family Name (Last Name)

Interpreter's Given Name (First Name)

2.

Interpreter's Business or Organization Name (if any)

Interpreter's Mailing Address
3.

Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr. Number

City or Town

State

Province

Postal Code

ZIP Code

Country

Interpreter's Contact Information
4.

Interpreter's Daytime Telephone Number

6.

Interpreter's Email Address (if any)

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Interpreter's Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

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Part 10. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature (continued)
Interpreter's Certification
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that:
I am fluent in English and
, which is the same language specified in Part 9.,
Item B. in Item Number 1., and I have read to this applicant in the identified language every question and instruction on this
application and his or her answer to every question. The applicant informed me that he or she understands every instruction, question,
and answer on the application, including the Applicant's Certification, and has verified the accuracy of every answer.

Interpreter's Signature
7.

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Interpreter's Signature

Date of Signature
(mm/dd/yyyy)

Part 11. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if
Other Than the Applicant
Provide the following information about the preparer.

Preparer's Full Name
1.

Preparer's Family Name (Last Name)

2.

Preparer's Business or Organization Name (if any)

Preparer's Given Name (First Name)

Preparer's Mailing Address
3.

Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr. Number

City or Town

State

Province

Postal Code

ZIP Code

Country

Preparer's Contact Information
4.

Preparer's Daytime Telephone Number

6.

Preparer's Email Address (if any)

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Preparer's Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

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Part 11. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if
Other Than the Applicant (continued)
Preparer's Statement
7.

A.

I am not an attorney or accredited representative but have prepared this application on behalf of
the applicant and with the applicant's consent.

B.

I am an attorney or accredited representative and my representation of the applicant in this case
extends
does not extend beyond the preparation of this application.
NOTE: If you are an attorney or accredited representative, you may be obliged to submit a
completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
with this application.

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Preparer's Certification

By my signature, I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I prepared this application at the request of the applicant. The applicant then
reviewed this completed application and informed me that he or she understands all of the information contained in, and submitted
with, his or her application, including the Applicant's Certification, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct. I
completed this application based only on information that the applicant provided to me or authorized me to obtain or use.

Preparer's Signature
8.

Signature of Preparer

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Date of Signature
(mm/dd/yyyy)

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