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 months
As of 2026-06-12
Category
naturalization
USCIS (local field office or by mail depending on circumstances)
How Form N-600 compares across PetitionPace forms
Total USCIS fee rank
#3 of 26
total fee $1,205
Vs median fee
+$665
median $540 across 26 forms
Processing high-end rank
#6 of 19
+6 mo vs median high end
Fee comparisons use only the in-repo PetitionPace USCIS form records and the cited USCIS fee schedule/form pages. They do not imply eligibility, legal strategy, or a guarantee that USCIS will accept a filing.
Processing time
This is a point-in-time estimate. USCIS changes published ranges frequently and the live tool can vary by service center and case type.
Typical range: 10-24 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times before making decisions.
Filing fee
Filing fees shown here are based on the USCIS fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. USCIS fees can change; always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before submitting a form.
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
Processing times are estimates based on USCIS historical data and change frequently. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for current official ranges before making any decisions.
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.