Application for Naturalization
Apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization.
When this applies to you
- You've held a Green Card for at least 5 years (or 3 via marriage to a U.S. citizen)
- You meet the physical presence and continuous residence requirements
- You can demonstrate good moral character
- You're ready to take the civics and English tests
Documents you'll need
You upload these while filling out the form. You can start now and add them as you go.
- Your Green Card — front
The side with your photo. This is the one I read to prefill your application.
- Your Green Card — backOptional
USCIS wants a copy of both sides. Skip this if your file above already shows both.
- The photo page of your passportOptional
Used to confirm your name, date of birth and nationality.
- Your driver's license or State ID — frontOptional
Optional, but it carries your address, height and eye color — questions you then won't have to answer.
- Your driver's license or State ID — backOptional
Only if your address is on the back rather than the front.
- Your marriage certificate
- Proof that your prior marriages endedOptional
Divorce decree, annulment decree or death certificate, for each marriage that ended.
- Proof of your spouse's U.S. citizenship
U.S. birth certificate, Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship. USCIS wants the last 3 years covered.
- Proof that your spouse's prior marriages endedOptional
- Your certified Form N-426
Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service, if you're currently serving. If separated: DD-214, NGB Form 22 or your discharge orders.
- Your Form N-648, completed by your doctor
Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. Without it, the English and civics exemption won't be granted.
- Court records for every offense you declared
Arrest record, court disposition, proof the sentence was completed. Required even if the case was dismissed, expunged or sealed.
- Your Selective Service Status Information Letter
Request it at sss.gov when you should have registered and did not.
- Your proof of income
Tax returns, pay stubs or a benefits letter — whatever proves your household is below the threshold.
- Two passport-style photographsOptional
To go in the envelope, not uploaded: USCIS wants two printed 2x2-inch color photos on a white background, taken within the last 30 days. Required only if you live outside the United States.
How the filing works
- 20 guided sections in your language. We only ask the questions that apply to you.
- Your answers are saved as you go, so you can stop and come back
- We fill the official USCIS PDF and you sign it online