How to Complete Form N-600

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Complete form N-600 to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship in the United States. The form asks you a series of citizenship and military questions that you need to answer about yourself and about your mother and father. Write clearly on the form to ensure accuracy in processing.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Important Information About You

Step 1

Visit the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website to obtain a copy of the N-600 form.
Step 2

Enter your current legal name and your name exactly as it appears on your Permanent Resident Card. Enter any other names that you have.
Step 3

Provide your US Social Security number where asked.
Step 4

Write your date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format and write your country of birth and country of prior nationality as well.
Step 5

Select your gender and enter your height.
Step 6

Choose the appropriate reason for claiming US Citizenship. Choose only one option from those provided on the N-600 form.

Additional Information About You

Step 1

Enter your home address and your mailing address, if it's different from your home address.
Step 2

Add your daytime phone number and your evening phone number. Enter your email address and select the appropriate marital status option.
Step 3

Choose the correct answer under the "Information About Entry Into The United States And Current Immigration Status" section. Complete the boxes under the corresponding number.
Step 4

Circle "Yes" or "No" for the "Have You Previously Applied For A Certificate Of Citizenship Or U.S. Passport?" question.
Step 5

Complete your adoption information, if applicable.
Step 6

Add an "X" next to the "Yes" check box if your parents were married to each other when you were born or adopted.
Step 7

Complete the boxes with information detailing when you were absent from the US since you first arrived.

Information About US Citizen Father

Step 1

Enter your US citizen father's current legal name, date of birth, country of birth, country of nationality and home address.
Step 2

Check the boxes that describe your father's citizenship.
Step 3

Enter your father's dates of residency in the US.
Step 4

Choose A, B or C to describe your father's marital history.

Information About US Citizen Mother

Step 1

Enter your US citizen mother's current legal name, date of birth, country of birth, country of nationality and home address.
Step 2

Check the boxes that describe your mother's citizenship.
Step 3

Enter your mother's dates of residency in the US.
Step 4

Choose A, B or C to describe your mother's marital history.

Finishing Up the Form

Step 1

Complete the information for your parents' military service, if applicable.
Step 2

Sign the document. A signature is also required of the document's preparer.
Step 3

Save Part 9 and Part 10 for later completion.