How much does Form N-565 cost?

The USCIS filing fee for Form N-565 is $555.

How long does Form N-565 take?

Typically 8 to 18 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.

Citizenship

Form N-565

Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document

Used to replace a lost, damaged, or incorrect Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship.

Filing fee: $555
Biometrics: No fee
Typical processing: 8 to 18 months; Current USCIS times for N-565

Who can file

Naturalized citizens who lost or damaged their certificate
Citizens whose certificate contains errors
Citizens who legally changed their name and need an updated certificate

Send with it

Copy of the original certificate (if available)
Government-issued photo ID
Legal name change documents (if applicable)
Police report (if stolen)

Worth knowing

A U.S. passport can serve as proof of citizenship in most situations
Getting a passport is often faster and cheaper than replacing the certificate
Keep a photocopy or digital scan of your certificate as a backup

Common mistakes

Not having any copy of the original certificate
Not considering a U.S. passport as a faster alternative

Questions

How much does Form N-565 cost?: The USCIS filing fee for Form N-565 is $555.
How long does Form N-565 take?: Typically 8 to 18 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.

Related forms

Fees are as published by USCIS. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay - a wrong fee gets a filing rejected. General information, not legal advice.