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==Procedure==
'''Apply Online '''
#To Replace a Certificate of Naturalization, the applicant has to use the following [https://www.uscis.gov/n-565 link]
#The applicant has to click the “File online”.
#If the applicant is a new user, click the “Create account” button.
#Enter the details and click the “Sign up”.
#Now the applicant has to enter the email id, and password and click the “Sign In” button.
#The applicant has to select the type of application.
#Enter all the necessary details in the application form.
#Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
#After completion of all the steps click the “Submit” button.
#USCIS may require that you appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, photographs, and/or signatures at any time to verify the identity and other information.
#The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
#The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
#Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
#Now the applicant can download the certificate through login to the account.
#The processing time for this procedure is up to 3 – 4 weeks.
 
'''Apply by Mail '''
#To Replace a Certificate of Naturalization, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security [https://www.uscis.gov/n-565 link]
#:'''Note:''' The applicant has to Click On “Where to file” to see the mailing address.
#The applicant has to download the application form from the following [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-565.pdf link]
#The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
#Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
#Submit all the necessary documents along with the completed form to the nearest office.
#The mailing address is given in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
#The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
#USCIS may require that you appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, photographs, and/or signatures at any time to verify the identity and other information.
#The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
#The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
#Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
#The applicant will get the certificate through mail.
#The processing time for this procedure is up to 3 – 4 weeks.
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-565.pdf link]
*Two identical passport-style photographs
*An original document or certificate (if the applicant is applying for a new or replacement document due to a name, date of birth, or gender change)
*A copy of the original document (if the applicant applying for replacement of a lost, stolen, or destroyed document (if applicable)
*A police report or a sworn statement if the applicant applying for replacement of a lost, stolen, or destroyed document
*Evidence of a USCIS typographical or clerical error (if applicable)
*Evidence of your legal name change (if applicable)
*Evidence of your legal date of birth change (if applicable)
*Evidence of your legal gender change (if applicable)
*Evidence of your marital status change (if applicable)
*A copy of your original naturalization certificate if applying for special certificate of naturalization
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ''' 
Department of Homeland Security 
USCIS Phoenix Lockbox 
 
'''U.S. Postal Service (USPS):''' 
USCIS 
Attn: N-565 
P.O. Box 20050 
Phoenix, AZ 85036-0050 
 
'''FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:''' 
USCIS 
Attn: N-565 (Box 20050) 
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S 
Ste. 100 
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4850 
Contact Details [https://www.uscis.gov/n-565 link] 
:'''Note:''' The applicant has to Click On “Where to file” to see the mailing address. 
Regional office [https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices link] 
 
'''NOTE: '''Enter the ZIP code and click the “Search” button. 
 
==Eligibility==
'''The applicant may apply for a replacement if:''' 
*The issued a Certificate of Naturalization, which was lost, stolen, destroyed. or mutilated
*The issued a Certificate of Naturalization, which is incorrect due to typographical/clerical error by USCIS
*The applicant’s name was changed by marriage or by court order after the document was issued and the applicant seek a document in their new name
*If the applicant received their Certificate of Naturalization and afterwards the applicant obtained a court order or a state-issued document that changes their date of birth and the applicant seek a certificate with the new date of birth.
*The applicant was issued a Certificate of Naturalization and the applicant’s change of gender is legally recognized through a court order, a government-issued document, or a medical certification.
*If the applicant is a naturalized citizen seeking a special certificate of naturalization for the purpose of a foreign country recognizing the applicant as a citizen of the United States.
 
 
==Fees==
*The fee for the application is $555.
 
'''NOTE''': The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this application.
 
 
==Validity==
*The validity of this certificate is forever.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
*Application form [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-565.pdf link]
 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*The processing time for this procedure is up to 3 – 4 weeks.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
*Complete instruction for applying this form is given below the form page.
*Instructions for filling application form [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-565instr.pdf link]
 
 
==Required Information==
*Information About Your Eligibility
*Contact information
*Biographic information
*Biological parents' contact details
*Biological father information
*Applicant statement
*Signature
*Date
*Information about applicant
*Information about the applicant's residence
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*Replacement of a Certificate of Naturalization done, when an applicant’s certificate was damaged, lost, stolen, or any typographical error occur in the certificate.
*A Certificate of Naturalization is a document to prove that the person named on the certificate has obtained U.S. citizenship through naturalization. Naturalization refers to the process in which a person not born in the United States voluntarily becomes a U.S. citizen.
 
 
==Information which might help==
Online guidelines [https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/tips-for-filing-forms-online link] 

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.uscis.gov/n-565 Link] 

 
==Others==
'''Benefits of naturalization''' 
*Voting. Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections.
*Bringing family members to the United States.
*Obtaining citizenship for children born abroad.
*Traveling with a U.S. passport.
*Becoming eligible for federal jobs.
*Becoming an elected official.
 

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