How to File Form N-600

1. The applicant determines if he is eligible for a Certificate of Citizenship.

To qualify for a Certificate of Citizenship, the applicant must:

• Be the child of a U.S. citizen(s) (by birth or adoption)
• Have been lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence before the age of 18
• Have lived in the U.S. in the legal and physical custody of their U.S. citizen parent(s) before the age of 18

2. The applicant completes Form N-600.

The applicant should include the following documents with the application:

• Filing fee of $600 made payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security” *
• Two recent and identical passport-style photographs
• A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or registration of birth abroad
• A copy of the applicant’s parent’s (U.S. citizens) birth certificates
• A copy of the applicant’s parent’s (U.S. citizens) marriage certificate
• A copy of the front and back sides of the applicant’s U.S. permanent resident card (if applicable)

*There are certain exceptions, and they are:

• The filing fee is $550 for an adopted child
• There is no filing fee for a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Proof of service must be submitted. However, the fee for a child of a veteran or member of the U.S. Armed Forces is the normal $600 fee ($550 if child is adopted).

3. The applicant submits Form N-600 with filing fee and required documents to USCIS.