Get a Certificate of Citizenship or a Certificate of Naturalization

If you were born in the U.S., you typically need only your birth certificate to prove you are a U.S. citizen. You do not need to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship or a Certificate of Naturalization. These documents prove U.S. citizenship for people who were born outside the U.S.

Learn how to get a copy of your birth certificate.

Certificate of Citizenship

You can apply for a Certificate of Citizenship to prove you are a U.S. citizen if:

• You were born abroad to parents who were U.S. citizens, and
• Your parents did not get a Consular Report of Birth Abroad for you before you turned 18

Certificate of Naturalization

If you are a citizen of another country and later become a U.S. citizen, you will receive a Certificate of Naturalization. Learn more about the Certificate of Naturalization, including what information it contains and how it is issued.

Replace a Certificate of Citizenship or a Certificate of Naturalization

If your Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization was damaged, lost, or stolen, learn how to replace it online or by mail using Form N-565.