How to get a copy of naturalization certificate online

If you are required to provide the apostille of your Certificate of Naturalization to let it be recognized by foreign agencies outside of the U.S., the first step is to obtain a certified true copy of your Certificate of Naturalization from the USCIS.

In order to certify a copy of the certificate, you must make an appointment with your local USCIS office and bring both your original document and your photocopy. USCIS does not authenticate or certify copies as true through the mail or electronically. Please call their Contact Center at 800-375-5283 to request an appointment.

When you go to your appointment, be sure to bring:

  • Your original Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship

  • A photocopy of the certificate

  • A form of photo identification, such as a state-issued driver’s license, a state identification card, or a passport.

Note: If you are a family member requesting a Certified True Copy for a deceased U.S. citizen, you must also provide evidence of your relationship to the decedent (such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, or other documentation showing your relationship).

More details can be found on the USCIS website.

At your appointment, a designated USCIS employee will review your documents. The officer may certify the copy if they can confirm your identity and status as a U.S. citizen. Then USCIS will provide Certified True Copies and return these along with the supplied documentation to you. However, USCIS does not forward Certified True Copies to any other government agency on your behalf.

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You must pay a fee to order a replacement registration or naturalisation certificate, or to correct mistakes on a certificate.

How you order a certificate depends on when you became a citizen.

If you became a citizen after 30 September 1986

Replace a lost or damaged certificate

It costs £250 to replace a lost or damaged certificate.

Fill in the form online. You’ll usually be able to keep your documents while your application is being processed.

You can get help with completing the online form if you:

  • do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device
  • do not have internet access

You can only use this service if you’re applying in the UK.

If you live in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or a British overseas territory, you have to apply in person or by post instead. Check which you can do with your governor’s office.

If you live elsewhere, you can apply in other ways.

You must tell the police if your certificate has been stolen.

Correct mistakes on a certificate

  1. Download and complete an application for a correction of a registration or naturalisation certificate.

  2. Send the form and your original certificate to Department 1, UKVI.

  3. You’ll need to pay a £250 fee if the mistake on your certificate was your fault. UKVI will send you a letter telling you if you need to pay.

Department 201
UKVI
The Capital
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

If you became a citizen on or before 30 September 1986

You can search the National Archives and order a certified copy for a:

  • registration certificate issued between 1 January 1949 and 30 September 1986
  • naturalisation certificate issued between 1 January 1844 and 30 September 1986

You cannot get a replacement certificate from UKVI if you became a British citizen before October 1986. Contact UKVI for help.

How do I get a copy of naturalization?

If you need a Certificate of Naturalization, you may request a replacement by filing form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document. You may request Form N-565 by calling the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Forms Line (800) 870-3676 or download via link.

How much is a copy of naturalization?

$555. If you file your Form N-565 online, you may pay your fee online. If you file your Form N-565 by mail (paper), you may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, cashier's check, or by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions.