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have derived U.S. citizenship. The provisions of immigration law that Key Information Form #
govern derivative citizenship are quite precise and circumstances in
individual cases can be complex. For specific information on how Key USCIS forms referenced N-600
the law applies, please check our Web site at www.uscis.gov, or in this guide N-565
the U.S. Department of State Web site at www.state.gov, or call Application for Certificate of Citizenship
USCIS Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. Application for Replacement Naturalization
Citizenship Document
I was born overseas. After I was born, my parent(s)
became naturalized U.S. citizens. Could I have derived U.S. Other U.S. Government Services–Click or Call
citizenship?
General www.usa.gov 1-800-333-4636
If one of your parents naturalized after February 27, 2001, and
you were a permanent resident and under 18 years old at the time, Information
then you may have automatically acquired U.S. citizenship. Before
that date, you may have automatically acquired U.S. citizenship if New www.welcometoUSA.gov
you were a permanent resident and under 18 years old when both Immigrants
parents naturalized, or if you had only one parent when that parent
naturalized. U.S. Dept. www.state.gov 1-202-647-6575
of State
However, if your parent(s) naturalized after you were 18, then you
will need to apply for naturalization on your own after you have National www.cdc.gov 1-800-311-3435
been a permanent resident for at least 5 years. Center
for Health www.cdc.gov/nchs
How do I apply to have my citizenship recognized? Statistics /birth.htm

You have two options: For more copies of this guide, or information about
other customer guides, please visit
• You can apply to the U.S. Department of State for a U.S. www.uscis.gov/howdoi.
passport. A passport is evidence of citizenship and also serves
as a travel document if you need to travel. For information about You can also visit www.uscis.gov to download
applying for a U.S. passport, see the U.S. Department of State forms, e-file some applications, check the status of
Web site at www.state.gov. an application, and more. It’s a great place to start!

• If you are already in the United States, you also have the If you don’t have Internet access at home
option of applying to USCIS using Form N-600, Application for or work, try your local library.
Certificate of Citizenship. However, you may find applying for
a passport to be more convenient because it also serves as a If you cannot find what you need, please call
travel document and could be a faster process. Customer Service at: 1-800-375-5283
Hearing Impaired TDD Customer Service:
How do I replace a lost, stolen, or destroyed Naturalization 1-800-767-1833
Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship?

To apply to replace your Naturalization Certificate or Certificate
of Citizenship issued by USCIS or by the U.S. Immigration and
Naturalization Service, file a Form N-565, Application for
Replacement Naturalization Citizenship Document. Filing instructions
and forms are available on our Web site at www.uscis.gov.

A4—I am a U.S. citizen…How do I get proof of my U.S. citizenship? Disclaimer: This guide provides basic information
M-560B (October 2013) N to help you become generally familiar with our
rules and procedures. For more information, or
the law and regulations, please visit our Web
site. Immigration law can be complex, and it is
impossible to describe every aspect of every
process. You may wish to be represented by
a licensed attorney or by a nonprofit agency
accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals.

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