How Do I Get Copies of Citizenship Documents?

Full question:

how do i find/recive proof of citizenship documents for a woman who was married for 7yrs to a us citzen,now divorced and has been in the usa for 11yrs?im trying to get her a drivers license in kansas. she was born in canada and moved here before 911 and only has a alien#

Answer:

If an original copy is needed, you should request a certified copy from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Access the "Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document" at the following link:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/n-565.pdf

Download the N-565 application form. Complete the form as a request for a new certificate of citizenship. You will need to state your reason of request (lost, stolen, or mutilated document; incorrect information; change of name). In the case of damaged or incorrect information, you will need to include the damaged or incorrect copy of the certificate. In the case of lost or stolen forms, you will need to explain the circumstances of the situation.

Include the $345 filing fee and two identical passport-size photographs. The fee must be in the form of check or money order and made payable to either the Department of Homeland Security or to the USCIS.

File your application. There are only two filing centers in the U.S., and which one you file with depends on your state of residence. See instructions at:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/n-565instr.pdf


DHS/USCIS Texas Service Center
PO Box 851182
Mesquite, TX 75185-1182

DHS/USCIS Nebraska Service Center
PO Box 87565
Lincoln, NE 68501-7565

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

FAQs

To obtain a lost citizenship certificate, you need to file Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document, with USCIS. Include your reason for the request, the $345 filing fee, and two passport-sized photos. Submit your application to the appropriate USCIS service center based on your state of residence. Ensure you provide any necessary identification or documentation to support your request. *Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.*