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Form N-565: Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document
USCIS Form N-565 is the Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document, used by individuals to request a replacement document from USCIS. If filing this form, remember that an application not signed or accompanied by the correct fee will be rejected.
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USCIS Form N-565 - Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document
USCIS Form N-565 is the Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document, used by individuals to request a replacement document from USCIS. If filing this form, remember that an application not signed or accompanied by the correct fee will be rejected.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not use a stamped or typewritten name in place of your actual handwritten signature on Form N-565.
- 2Filing without a valid signature (or acceptable copy) on Form N-565.
- 3Submitting a typewritten name instead of an original handwritten signature.
- 4Not including the correct fee when submitting Form N-565.
- 5Forgetting to provide interpreter details in Part 10 if translation was used.
Plain English
This form allows someone who has lost or damaged their official U.S. naturalization or citizenship certificate to apply for a new one. By submitting Form N-565, the applicant asks USCIS to issue a replacement document so they can prove their citizenship. The application must be signed properly by the filer.
Submission Date
- Filing date: If an applicant moves and is not a U.S. citizen, they must notify USCIS of their new address within 10 days of moving from their previous residence.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when applying to USCIS for a replacement Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, Declaration of Intention, or Repatriation Certificate; also use it to apply for a special certificate of naturalization for foreign country recognition.
- Do not use Form N-565 when filing an address change request (use the website at www.uscis.gov/addresschange instead).
- Check Form G-1055 for specific information regarding applicable fees.
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Use this form or another form?
Filing from overseas with a foreign mailing address
Notification of pickup location will be sent by mail
✓ Confirm the foreign address is accurate.
USCIS sends document to nearest U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or field office
Not a U.S. citizen filing an address change
Do not submit this request to the USCIS Lockbox
✓ Verify the move date matches the application submission date.
Must notify USCIS within 10 days of moving from the previous residence
Filing without proper documentation or fee
You may correct the deficiency and resubmit
✓ Ensure all required evidence is attached.
Application will be rejected and a deficiency notice sent
Deadline or filing window
If you are not a U.S. citizen and move, you must notify USCIS within 10 days of leaving your old residence. An application is not considered properly filed until the date that USCIS accepts it for initial processing.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Initial Evidence
All evidence and supporting documents listed in the Initial Evidence section of these Instructions · Not stated on form itself (check instructions)
Photocopy/Scan of Original Signature
A copy of the original handwritten signature must be provided · Part 1, general submission requirements
Foreign Language Translation
The translation must be complete and accurate, certified by the translator (who must sign) · Part 10 Certification
Applicant's Signature/Date
Must be present on the application · Part 1
Interpreter's Certification & Signature
Required if an interpreter was used · Part 10
Before you submit
- 1Sign and date your application in Part 1.
- 2Provide your daytime telephone number, mobile telephone number, and email address (Part 1).
- 3If applicable, include the signature of a mother, father, or legal guardian.
- 4Ensure that any name typed or stamped is not used instead of a handwritten signature.
- 5If an interpreter was used, complete Part 10 with their contact information and certification.
- 6If filing from overseas, confirm the foreign mailing address is correct for document receipt (Part 4).
- 7Confirm the application includes the correct fee amount as detailed in Form G-1055.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required sections of USCIS Form N-565, ensuring signatures and dates are present.
- 2Attach all evidence and supporting documents listed under the Initial Evidence section of the Instructions.
- 3If applicable, have an interpreter complete Part 10, signing and dating their certification.
- 4Submit the completed form and evidence to USCIS (check www.uscis.gov/N-565 for specific location) and receive a date stamp acknowledging receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Form N-565 can be used to apply for a replacement of a Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, Declaration of Intention, or Repatriation Certificate.
- 2The form may also be used to apply for a special certificate of naturalization intended for recognition by a foreign country.
- 3If the filer does not attend their biometric services appointment, USCIS may deny the application.
- 4A filer who is not a U.S. citizen must notify USCIS of a new address within 10 days of moving from the previous residence.
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Eligibility
1 items
Select: 5-year permanent resident, 3-year married to U.S. citizen, or military service.
Personal Info
3 items
Your name exactly as shown on your Green Card.
Found on your Green Card. Required.
MM/DD/YYYY from your Green Card.
Residence
2 items
All addresses for the past 5 years (or 3 years if married to U.S. citizen).
Calculate days outside the U.S. in the past 5 years — must total less than 30 months.
Moral Character
1 items
Answer questions about criminal history, taxes, and immigration violations honestly.
Signatures
1 items
Certifies all answers are true under penalty of perjury.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition of USCIS Form N-565 is dated 02/27/25, and the instructions indicate that users should check www.uscis.gov/N-565 for the most current filing information.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision date reads 02/27/25.
- Fee — check Form G-1055 for specific fee details (available at www.uscis.gov/forms).
- Mailing address — use the address listed on the form, or verify current location via www.uscis.gov/N-565.
- Signature — ensure the applicant signs and dates Part 1, and include daytime/mobile phone number and email address (if applicable).
- Interpreter Certification — if used, confirm the interpreter has signed, dated, and included their contact information in Part 10.
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After you file
- 1Retain a copy of Form N-565, as it is required to be kept by the filer.
- 2If USCIS requests an original document, the agency will return that document after determining it no longer needs the original.
- 3The application is not considered properly filed until the date USCIS accepts it.
- 4If the application is rejected (e.g., due to missing fee or signature), the filer may correct the deficiency and resubmit the form.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — Form N-565 is used to apply for a replacement of a Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, Declaration of Intention, or Repatriation Certificate.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — If the filer does not attend biometric services appointment, USCIS may deny the application.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — A foreign language document requires a full English translation that must be certified by the translator.
- SRCInstructions p.3 — If a question does not apply, type or print “N/A” unless otherwise directed on Form N-565.
- SRCInstructions p.3 — The USCIS Online Account Number (OAN) is distinct from an A-Number.
- SRCInstructions p.5 — An application is not considered properly filed until the date that USCIS accepts it.
- SRCInstructions p.5 — If filing for a Special Certificate of Recognition, Item Number 4 in Part 8 does not need to be completed before filing Form N-565.
- SRCInstructions p.6 — The OMB Control Number for Form N-565 is 1615-0091.
Common confusion points
What if a question doesn't apply to me?
Type or print “N/A” unless otherwise directed on Form N-565.
→ Check Item Numbers 1.-3 in Part 8 for foreign country requests.
How do I indicate that the answer is zero or none?
Type or print “None” unless otherwise directed on Form N-565.
→ This applies to numeric responses like number of children or times departed.
What is the difference between an OAN and an A-Number?
The USCIS Online Account Number (OAN) is not the same as an A-Number.
→ Check Instructions p.3 for clarification on how to obtain your OAN.
When do I need a translation?
If submitting a document in a foreign language, a full English translation must also be submitted with Form N-565.
→ The translator must sign a certification verifying accuracy and competence.
Do I have to submit originals always?
No; the filer should submit legible photocopies unless instructions specify an original is required by USCIS.
→ Be aware that if you submit unrequested originals, USCIS may destroy them after receipt.
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Questions about USCIS Form N-565
What is USCIS Form N-565 used for?
This form allows someone who has lost or damaged their official U.S. naturalization or citizenship certificate to apply for a new one. By submitting Form N-565, the applicant asks USCIS to issue a replacement document so they can prove their citizenship. The application must be signed properly by the filer.
Who must file USCIS Form N-565?
The individual who is seeking the replacement document files USCIS Form N-565.
What information does USCIS Form N-565 require?
The form collects details in various parts, including contact information (Part 9), declaration/signature of the preparer (Part 11), and specific information regarding a foreign country's request for recognition (Part 8).
When is USCIS Form N-565 due?
If an applicant moves and is not a U.S. citizen, they must notify USCIS of their new address within 10 days of moving from their previous residence.
Where do I file USCIS Form N-565?
For the most current information on where to file Form N-565, applicants should view the website at www.uscis.gov/N-565. The form does not need to be mailed to a specific lockbox address listed in the source.
How do I complete USCIS Form N-565?
The applicant must sign and date Form N-565 (Part 9). If applicable, a mother, father, or legal guardian can provide this signature. If using an interpreter, that person must also fill out Part 10, sign, and date the application.
What happens if USCIS Form N-565 is filed incorrectly?
If USCIS accepts the request for adjudication and determines that the signature is deficient, USCIS may deny the request; furthermore, an application not signed or with the incorrect fee will result in rejection.
What if a question doesn't apply to me?
Type or print “N/A” unless otherwise directed on Form N-565. Check Item Numbers 1.-3 in Part 8 for foreign country requests.
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