Application for Certificate of Citizenship
Applied for by U.S. citizens (or on behalf of their children) to obtain a Certificate of Citizenship as documentary proof of citizenship acquired at birth or through a parent.
Filing fee
$1,205
Typical processing
10–24 mo
As of 2026-06-12
Category
naturalization
USCIS (local field office or by mail depending on circumstances)
Processing time
Typical range: 10–24 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. USCIS processing times change monthly and vary by service center and case specifics. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range for your specific case type and service center.
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Filing fee
Filing fee: $1,205
Source: USCIS Form G-1055 (effective April 1, 2024); uscis.gov/n-600
Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Where to file
USCIS (local field office or by mail depending on circumstances)
Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov — official N-600 page .
Common questions
- What is Form N-600?
- Applied for by U.S. citizens (or on behalf of their children) to obtain a Certificate of Citizenship as documentary proof of citizenship acquired at birth or through a parent.
- How much does it cost to file Form N-600?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form N-600 is $1,205, from the fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before paying.
- How long does N-600 take?
- USCIS reports a typical processing range of 10–24 months for Form N-600 as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly — always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.