Part 1: Information From Current Certificate or Declaration
Your name exactly as printed on the document, the date of birth on it, country of birth, former citizenship, certificate or declaration number, A-Number, and who issued it and when.
N-565
Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document
- Agency
- USCIS
- Revision
- Edition 02/27/25
- Fillable fields
- 139
- Pages
- 7
- Official source
- USCIS form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
Form N-565: Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document
Form N-565 is used to apply to USCIS for a replacement Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, Declaration of Intention or Repatriation Certificate. A naturalized citizen can also use it to apply for a special certificate of naturalization so that a foreign country recognizes them as a U.S. citizen.
The instructions list the reasons for a replacement: the document was lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated, it has a typographical or clerical error made by USCIS, the name changed by marriage, divorce, annulment or court order, or the sex listed does not reflect sex at birth. A Certificate of Citizenship can also be replaced after a legal change of date of birth.
The USCIS page lists two ways to file: online through a USCIS account, or by mail.
What's on Form N-565
Part 2: Current Information About You
Your legal name, other names used, current mailing address, marital status, and whether you lost or renounced U.S. citizenship since becoming a citizen.
Part 3: Type of Application
One box for the document you want (Items 1.a to 1.e) and the basis for the application (Items 2.a to 2.g). Each basis has a note saying which part to complete next and what to attach.
Parts 4 to 7: Corrections and changes
Part 4 for a USCIS typographical or clerical error, Part 5 for a name change, Part 6 for a date of birth change on a Certificate of Citizenship, and Part 7 for sex at birth.
Part 8: Special certificate for a foreign country
The foreign country and, if known, the foreign official who asked for the certificate. The instructions say Item 4, the USCIS or consular official's certification, is completed after approval.
Parts 9 to 12: Signature, interpreter, preparer and extra space
Your contact details, certification and signature, the interpreter's and preparer's sections, and space for longer answers.
How to fill out Form N-565
- 1
Use the current edition
The USCIS page lists edition 02/27/25. On a printed copy, keep the edition date and page numbers visible at the bottom of every page, with all pages from the same edition.
- 2
Copy Part 1 from your current document
Part 1 asks for your name exactly as it is printed on the certificate or declaration, along with its number and the office or court that issued it.
- 3
Fill in the required fields
The USCIS page says it rejects the form if the family name or current mailing address in Part 2, or the type of application and basis in Part 3, is missing. It asks for only one box in Items 1.a to 1.e.
- 4
Follow the note under each basis
Each box in Items 2.a to 2.g points to the next part. For example, a USCIS error goes to Part 4 and a name change goes to Part 5, each with the original document attached.
- 5
Gather the evidence
The instructions list a copy of a U.S. government-issued photo ID, two passport-style photos only for applicants living outside the United States, proof of any change in marital status, and the evidence for the basis selected.
- 6
Sign Part 9
The instructions say a stamped or typewritten name is not accepted, and a mother, father or legal guardian may sign for an applicant under 14. The page says an unsigned form is rejected.
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Where to file, evidence and fees
Filing online
The USCIS page says online filing uses a USCIS online account. After filing online, the original document is mailed to the Nebraska Service Center, at the address given in the Evidence section of the online application.
Filing by mail
The page lists the Phoenix Lockbox. By U.S. Postal Service: USCIS, Attn: N-565, P.O. Box 20050, Phoenix, AZ 85036-0050. By FedEx, UPS or DHL: USCIS, Attn: N-565 (Box 20050), 2108 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284-1806.
Fee
The USCIS page says the filing fee is on its Fee Schedule page, and the instructions point to Form G-1055. Fees can change, so check them on the day you file.
Evidence checklist
The page checklist covers photos for applicants abroad, the original document for a name, date of birth or sex change, a police report or sworn statement for a lost document, evidence of the change, and a copy of the naturalization certificate for a special certificate.
Copies and translations
Send photocopies unless an original is requested, and include a full English translation with the translator's certification for any foreign-language document.
E-Notification and delivery abroad
The page says Form G-1145 can be clipped to the first page for an email or text when a lockbox accepts the form. The instructions say a new document for a foreign mailing address goes to the nearest U.S. Embassy, Consulate or USCIS field office.
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Questions about Form N-565
Can Form N-565 be filed online?
Yes. The USCIS page lists online filing through a USCIS account. After filing online, the original document is mailed to the Nebraska Service Center.
Can USCIS fix a wrong name or date of birth on my Certificate of Naturalization?
The instructions say USCIS cannot change it if the incorrect name or date was given on Form N-400 and sworn to at the interview. The name can be changed only if it changed after naturalization. A USCIS error goes in Part 4.
Do I need passport photos for Form N-565?
The instructions say only applicants who reside outside the United States submit two identical color passport-style photographs.
What if my certificate was lost or stolen?
The instructions ask for a copy of the document if available, a police report and/or a sworn statement explaining what happened and any attempts to get it back.
Can the date of birth be changed on a Certificate of Naturalization?
The form offers a date of birth change only for a replacement Certificate of Citizenship, based on a court order or a U.S. government-issued document.
What is the Form N-565 filing fee?
USCIS fees change, so this page does not list one. The N-565 page points to the USCIS Fee Schedule, and the instructions point to Form G-1055.