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

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Applicant
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Declaration of
Intention Verified by:

Citizenship Verified by:

Remarks

To Be Completed by an
Attorney or Accredited
Representative (if any)

Select this box if Attorney State Bar Number
Form G-28 is
(if applicable)
attached

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

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Part 1. Information From Current Certificate or Declaration
1.

Your Full Name

Provide your full name exactly as it is printed on the certificate or declaration.
Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name

2.

Date of Birth on Certificate or Declaration
(mm/dd/yyyy)

3.

Country of Former Citizenship or Nationality

4.

Certificate or Declaration Number

5.

Alien Registration Number (A-Number)
► A-

6.

Certificate or Declaration Issuance
Provide information about who issued your last certificate or declaration along with the date it was issued.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Office or Name of Court

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Part 2. Current Information About You
1.

Your Full Legal Name (Do not provide a nickname)
Family Name (Last Name)

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Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name

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Part 2. Current Information About You (continued)
2.

Other Names Used
Provide all other names you have ever used, including aliases, maiden name, and nicknames. If you need extra space to complete
this section, use the space provided in Part 12. Additional Information.
Family Name (Last Name)

3.

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name

Current Mailing Address

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In Care Of Name

Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr. Number

City or Town

State

Province

4.

Postal Code

ZIP Code

Country

Has your marital status changed since your last document was issued?

Yes

No

NOTE: If you answered “Yes” to Item Number 4., provide your current marital status in Item Number 5. and attach a copy of
your marriage certificate, annulment decree, divorce decree, or spouse's death certificate.
5.

6.

Your Current Marital Status
Single
Married

Divorced

Widowed

Marriage Annulled

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

Yes

No

NOTE: If you answered “Yes” to Item Number 6., provide an explanation in Part 12. Additional Information or attach a
separate sheet of paper.

Part 3. Type of Application
1.

I am applying for a (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

NOTE: If you selected Item E., skip the Basis for My Application section below and go to Part 8.

Basis for My Application
Select all applicable boxes and provide explanations where requested.
2.

A.

My certificate or declaration was lost, stolen, or destroyed.

B. Provide an explanation of when, where, and how this happened.

NOTE: If you selected Item A. in Item Number 2., go to Part 9. and attach a copy of the certificate or declaration (if available),
police report, and/or sworn statement.
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Part 3. Type of Application (continued)
3.

My certificate or declaration is mutilated.
NOTE: If you selected Item Number 3., go to Part 9. and attach the original certificate or declaration.

4.

My certificate or declaration is incorrect due to a typographical or clerical error by USCIS.
NOTE: If you selected Item Number 4., go to Part 4. and attach the original certificate or declaration.

5.

My name has legally changed.
NOTE: If you selected Item Number 5., go to Part 5. and attach the original certificate or declaration and evidence of the name
change.

6.

My date of birth has legally changed through a court order or U.S. Government-issued document, and I am applying for a
replacement Certificate of Citizenship.

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NOTE: If you selected Item Number 6., go to Part 6. and attach the original certificate and evidence of the date of birth change.
7.

I am seeking to change the gender listed on my document.
NOTE: If you selected Item Number 7., go to Part 7. and attach the original certificate or declaration and evidence of the
gender change.

8.

A.

My reason for applying for a new document is not listed above.

B. Provide an explanation.

NOTE: If you selected Item A. in Item Number 8., go to Part 9. and attach the original certificate or declaration and any
evidence documents.

Part 4. Complete If Applying to Correct Your Document Due to a USCIS Typographical or
Clerical Error
NOTE: After completing this section, go to Part 9.
1.

What was the typographical or clerical error in your document that needs to be corrected? (select all applicable boxes)
Name
Date of Birth
Gender
Other

2.

Provide an explanation of what is incorrect on your current certificate or declaration 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
NOTE: After completing this section, go to Part 9. If you are applying to correct your document due to a USCIS error, use Part 4.
1.

My name changed through (select only one box):
A.
Marriage, Divorce, or Annulment
B.
Date of Event (mm/dd/yyyy)

Court Order
Date of Court Order (mm/dd/yyyy)

NOTE: If you selected Item A., attach a copy of your marriage certificate, annulment decree, or divorce decree. If you selected
Item B., attach a copy of either the original or certified court document.
2.

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My new legal name is:

Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name

Part 6. Complete If Applying for a New Certificate of Citizenship Because of an Official Date of Birth
Change
NOTE: After completing this section, go to Part 9. If you are applying to correct your document due to a USCIS error, use Part 4.
1.

My date of birth changed through (select all applicable boxes):
A.

Court Order

B.

Date of Court Order
(mm/dd/yyyy)

U.S. Government-Issued Document
Date of U.S. Government-Issued
Document (mm/dd/yyyy)

NOTE: If you selected Item A., attach a copy of either the original or certified court document. If you selected Item B., attach a
copy of the document (for example, birth certificate, certificate recognizing the foreign birth, certificate of birth abroad, or other
similar vital records issued by the U.S. state where the child resided when the document was issued).
2.

My new date of birth is (as shown in the court order or U.S. Government-issued document): (mm/dd/yyyy)

Part 7. Complete If Applying for a New Document Because of an Official Change in Gender
NOTE: After completing this section, go to Part 9. If you are applying to correct your document due to a USCIS error, use Part 4.
1.

My gender officially changed through (select all applicable boxes):
A.

Court Order

B.

Government-Issued Document Reflecting the Gender Change

C.

Licensed Health Care Professional's Certification of Gender

NOTE: If you selected Item A., attach a copy of either the original or certified court document. If you selected Item B., attach a
copy of the document. If you selected Item C., attach the certification letter.
2.

My current gender designation is:

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Male

Female

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

Name of Foreign Country

2.

Information About Foreign Official
Provide the following information about the official of a foreign country who has requested this certificate (if known).
Family Name (Last Name)

Official Title

3.

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name

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Name of Government Agency

Foreign Official's Address
Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr. Number

City or Town

State

Province

Postal Code

ZIP Code

Country

USCIS or Consular Official's Certification

NOTE: The USCIS or consular official's certification will be completed after USCIS adjudicates your Form N-565, if it is approved.
You do not need to obtain this signature before filing this application.
4.

USCIS or Consular Official's Certification
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 section.

By signing this application, you state under penalty of perjury (28 U.S.C. section 1746) that all information and documentation submitted
with this application is complete, true, and correct. You also authorize the release of any information from your records that USCIS may
need to determine your eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking and consent to USCIS verifying such information.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has the authority to verify any information you submit to establish eligibility for the
immigration benefit you are seeking at any time. USCIS' legal authority to verify this information is in 8 U.S.C. sections 1103 and
1454 and 8 CFR parts 103 and 338. To ensure compliance with applicable laws and authorities, USCIS may verify information before
or after your case is decided.

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.

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.

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Part 9. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature (continued)
B.

The interpreter named in Part 10. read to me every 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.

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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
and all of my records that USCIS may need to determine my eligibility for the immigration benefit that I seek.
I furthermore 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 law.
I understand that USCIS may require me to appear for an appointment to take my biometrics and, if I am required to appear, 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.

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)

2.

Interpreter's Business or Organization Name (if any)

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Interpreter's Given Name (First Name)

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Part 10. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature (continued)
Interpreter's Mailing Address
3.

Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr. Number

City or Town

State

Province

Postal Code

ZIP Code

Country

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Interpreter's Contact Information
4.

Interpreter's Daytime Telephone Number

6.

Interpreter's Email Address (if any)

5.

Interpreter's Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

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.

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)

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Preparer's Given Name (First Name)

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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 Mailing Address
3.

Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr. Number

City or Town

State

Province

ZIP Code

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Postal Code

Country

Preparer's Contact Information
4.

Preparer's Daytime Telephone Number

6.

Preparer's Email Address (if any)

5.

Preparer's Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

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 need to submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of
Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative with this application.

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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Part 12. Additional Information
If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space below. If you need more space
than what is provided, you may make copies of this page to complete and file with this application or attach a separate sheet of paper.
Type or print your name and A-Number (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item
Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet.
1.

Family Name (Last Name)

2.

A-Number (if any)

3.

A. Page Number

D.

4.

5.

Middle Name

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A. Page Number

D.

Given Name (First Name)

A. Page Number

B. Part Number

C. Item Number

B. Part Number

C. Item Number

B. Part Number

C. Item Number

B. Part Number

C. Item Number

D.

6.

A. Page Number

D.

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