Citizenship
Form N-600
Application for Certificate of Citizenship
Used to obtain a Certificate of Citizenship as proof that you automatically acquired or derived U.S. citizenship through birth abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or through naturalization of a parent.
- Filing fee
- $1,385
- Biometrics
- No fee
Who can file
- Persons born abroad to U.S. citizen parents
- Children who derived citizenship through naturalizing parents
- Must be under 18 and in legal/physical custody of citizen parent (for derivation)
Send with it
- Birth certificate of applicant
- Proof of parent U.S. citizenship
- Marriage certificate of parents
- Evidence of parent physical presence in the U.S.
- Legal custody documents (if applicable)
Worth knowing
- This is a proof of existing citizenship, not an application for new citizenship
- A U.S. passport can sometimes serve as proof of citizenship instead
- Gather extensive evidence of the citizen parent's U.S. physical presence
Common mistakes
- Applying when the person does not actually qualify for derivative citizenship
- Insufficient evidence of parent physical presence
- Confusing this with N-400 naturalization
Questions
- How much does Form N-600 cost?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form N-600 is $1,385.
- How long does Form N-600 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.