How to apply for a search of citizenship records?
Get help to open an application form or to fill one out in the Help Centre. This application includes the following items: This application is for persons requesting a search of citizenship records to verify citizenship and naturalization information. A valid reason for the search must be given.
Can a US citizen request a file search for a passport?
American citizens who have lost their primary evidence of U.S. citizenship but have previously been issued a passport or Report of Birth Abroad can request a file search when submitting the application for a new passport.
Can a record letter be used as proof of citizenship?
If the person is requesting a search of records for information about another person, that person’s consent is needed, unless the person is deceased. The record letter cannot be used as proof of citizenship. For proof of citizenship, please use the Application for a Citizenship Certificate.
How to search citizenship records in Nova Scotia?
Once your application has been received at the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia, officials will search the Citizenship Registration System for the requested record. If the record is located, IRCC will send an electronic letter to the e-mail address you provided on your application.
American citizens who have lost their primary evidence of U.S. citizenship but have previously been issued a passport or Report of Birth Abroad can request a file search when submitting the application for a new passport.
Where can I find a copy of my Certificate of citizenship?
where the individual was residing at the time of naturalization (city/county/state); In most cases, the National Archives will not have a copy of the certificate of citizenship. Two copies of the certificate were created – one given to the petitioner as proof of citizenship, and one forwarded to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).
Where can I Find my federal court naturalization records?
Naturalization records dated prior to October 1991 from the Federal courts are at the National Archives.
How to get a replacement Certificate of citizenship?
If you were previously issued a Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization and need to obtain a replacement, you should file a Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document. You may apply online or by paper. Receive case status updates about your case and see complete case history; Respond to requests for evidence.