Form N-600Last checked against USCIS sources: November 6, 2026

Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship

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Quick answer

Children of U.S. citizens may already be citizens by law. Form N-600 asks USCIS for a certificate that proves it. A U.S. passport is another way to prove citizenship.

USCIS fee

Paper: $1,385
Online: $1,335

Source: USCIS fee schedule, Form G-1055

Who files: The person claiming citizenship, or a parent if under 18
For whom: Children and adults who became citizens through a parent
How to file: Online or by mail.
What happens next: Possible interview, then the certificate.

Checklist: what to gather

Check what you already have. Nothing you check is sent or saved.

Birth certificateA long-form copy that lists your parents, with an English translation.
Parent's proof of U.S. citizenship
Parents' marriage certificate
Green card, if you had one
Certified English translationsEvery document that is not in English, including Spanish, needs a full translation and a translator's statement.

Common mistakes that cause delays

Assuming the rules are the same for every birth year. They depend on when you were born.

Questions people ask

Do I need this if I have a U.S. passport?

A valid passport already proves citizenship. Some people still want the certificate as a permanent record.

Want our team to review it?

We will tell you whether this is the right form for you and what is missing before you file.

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Official form

Download the newest edition and instructions free from USCIS. It opens the government website in a new tab.

uscis.gov/n-600

N-400U.S. citizenship

Sources: the USCIS Form N-600 page and the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055). Checked November 6, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Every case is different.