Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document, is used when USCIS has already issued certain citizenship or naturalization documents and a replacement or qualifying correction is needed.
N-565 May Be Used For
USCIS currently lists N-565 for replacement of:
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Declaration of Intention
- Repatriation Certificate
It may also be used for certain special certificates of naturalization for recognition by a foreign country.
Common Reasons for Filing
N-565 may be appropriate when a qualifying document was:
- Lost
- Stolen
- Destroyed
- Damaged or mutilated
- Issued with a USCIS typographical or clerical error
It may also be used in certain situations involving a legal name change or other qualifying changes supported by appropriate documentation.
N-565 Is Different From N-600
N-600 = requesting a Certificate of Citizenship for the first time when citizenship was already acquired or derived.
N-565 = replacing or making certain permitted changes to a citizenship or naturalization document that USCIS already issued.
If you have never received a Certificate of Citizenship and believe you acquired or derived citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent, see Open Door Peace’s N-600 — Certificate of Citizenship page.
N-565 Is Not for Green Cards
Do not use Form N-565 to renew or replace a Green Card.
Most Green Card renewal and replacement situations use Form I-90.
See Open Door Peace’s Green Card Renewal page.
Corrections Have Limits
USCIS does not approve every requested change to a citizenship or naturalization certificate.
For example, USCIS requires evidence for legal name changes. Current instructions also place restrictions on changing information on a Certificate of Naturalization when the applicant originally supplied and affirmed that information during naturalization.
Because correction rules differ depending on the document and reason for the requested change, always review the current N-565 instructions before filing.
Evidence May Be Required
Depending on the reason for filing, USCIS may require:
- A copy or original of the existing certificate
- Evidence of loss, damage, or error
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce decree
- Court order
- Other government records supporting the requested change
- Photographs or other documents required by current instructions
If USCIS requires the original certificate, follow those instructions carefully.
How to File
USCIS currently permits Form N-565 to be filed online or by mail, depending on the applicant’s situation.
Even when filing electronically, USCIS may require original documents to be mailed afterward.
Always use the current USCIS form edition, fee information, and filing instructions.
Protect Your Certificate
Citizenship and naturalization certificates are important permanent records.
Keep the original in a secure location and retain secure copies for your records.
Do not send certificate numbers, Social Security numbers, passport information, USCIS account passwords, or copies of identity documents to Open Door Peace through ordinary website messages or email.
Important
Open Door Peace provides general citizenship information and navigation.
We do not determine whether Form N-565 is appropriate for an individual case, decide whether USCIS will approve a requested correction, establish attorney-client representation through this webpage, or guarantee replacement of a document.
For unusual corrections, disputed identity information, or complicated citizenship records, review current USCIS instructions or obtain qualified immigration legal assistance.