What is this service?
Form N‑565 is used to ask USCIS to replace a Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship that was lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged.
It is also used to request corrections of USCIS errors and certain legal updates to personal information.
This form does not grant citizenship. It replaces or updates documents that prove citizenship already acquired.
Who is this service for?
- U.S. citizens whose certificate was lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged.
- People whose certificate has a typographical or clerical error made by USCIS.
- Citizens who legally changed their name after receiving their certificate, when applicable.
- Holders of a Certificate of Citizenship who obtained a legal correction of their date of birth through acceptable U.S. documents.
- People who need other documents covered by Form N‑565, such as certain special certificates of naturalization.
When can I request a replacement?
You can request a replacement and submit documents explaining what happened to the certificate.
You can request a new document. You generally must turn in the original damaged certificate.
If USCIS made a typographical or clerical error, you can request a correction and, when the requirements are met, pay no government fee.
You can request an updated certificate when the legal change is properly documented and allowed by USCIS.
Can I change my date of birth?
Certificate of Citizenship
USCIS allows certain date of birth corrections when they are supported by a court order or acceptable official documents issued by U.S. authorities.
Certificate of Naturalization
USCIS generally does not allow changes to the date of birth the applicant confirmed during the naturalization process.
Corrections of errors made by USCIS are allowed under the applicable rules.
Important: Not every error or later change can be corrected with Form N‑565.
Does USCIS charge me if the error was theirs?
When the certificate has incorrect information because of a typographical or clerical error made by USCIS, the government fee for Form N‑565 is $0.
You must provide evidence of the error and the original certificate, according to the instructions.
This exemption does not automatically apply to errors made by the applicant.
Do I need Form N‑565 if I never had a certificate?
No.
If you never received a Certificate of Citizenship and you acquired citizenship through your parents, Form N‑600 may be the right form.
If you became a citizen through naturalization and received your certificate, Form N‑565 can be used to request a replacement.
What does our service include?
- Preparation of Form N‑565.
- Organizing supporting documents.
- Document review of the reason for the replacement.
- Certified translations, when applicable.
- Preparation of your application package and filing instructions.
- Document assistance with RFEs, as set out in your contract.
Main documents
- Photo ID issued by the U.S. government.
- The original certificate when USCIS requires it, or a copy if available in cases of loss or theft.
- Police report and/or sworn statement explaining the loss, theft, or destruction, as applicable.
- Evidence of the error made by USCIS.
- Marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order for name changes, as applicable.
- Acceptable official documents for date of birth changes on Certificates of Citizenship.
- Two passport-style photos for applicants who live outside the United States.
- Other documents depending on the reason for the application.
Important: Not every document is needed in every case. USCIS sets specific requirements depending on the reason for the application. After you hire us, we email you the questionnaire and the complete list. Please do not send documents through the form on this page.
Costs
Our fees
Government filing fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| N-565 | $555 by mail or $505 online |
| Correction of a USCIS error | $0 |
| Approved fee waiver for eligible applicants | $0 |
We check the official USCIS G‑1055 fee schedule before filing each application.
USCIS fees per the official fee schedule (Form G-1055, edition 10/26/26). Fees may change: we confirm them before filing. uscis.gov/g-1055 (opens in a new tab)
Government fees are paid separately and are not included in our fees.
How to get started
- Fill out the request form.
- Receive the service information, the contract, and the questionnaire by email.
- Review and sign the contract before making any payment. Then send the required documents so we can begin preparing your forms.
Ge Chanfon Services LLC provides document preparation and administrative assistance services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Approval of any application is decided by the appropriate government agency.