Form N-600 Filing Fee: $1,335 Online, $1,385 Paper
Form N-600 — Application for Certificate of Citizenship
Requests a Certificate of Citizenship for someone who is already a U.S. citizen by birth abroad or automatically through a parent.
How much is the Form N-600 filing fee?
The USCIS filing fee for Form N-600 is $1,335 online / $1,385 paper — General filing. Filing through a USCIS online account saves $50. This is the USCIS filing fee only: it does not include attorney fees, premium processing, or fees collected by the Department of State.
General filing.
| Filing category | Online | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| General filing | $1,335 | $1,385 |
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Filing fees taken from USCIS Form G-1055 (the fee schedule), fee-schedule edition 05/29/26, last checked 2026-07-11. Fees change frequently — confirm your exact total on uscis.gov before filing.
Which edition of Form N-600 is current?
The current edition of Form N-600 is dated 01/20/25. The edition date is printed at the bottom of every page, and every page you file must come from that same edition — USCIS rejects filings made on a superseded edition. Download a fresh copy from uscis.gov right before you file and check the date again.
Two different dates — don't mix them up. 01/20/25 is Form N-600's own edition date, printed on the form. 05/29/26 is the edition of USCIS Form G-1055, the fee schedule the amounts above come from. They are two separate documents that change on separate timetables; only the 01/20/25 date is what USCIS checks on your form.
Who files Form N-600?
People who acquired or derived U.S. citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent and want documentation of it.
Most common N-600 mistakes that cause rejections
USCIS rejects or issues a Request for Evidence on filings every day for small, fixable errors. For N-600, the ones we see most often are:
- Claiming the wrong basis for acquired vs. derived citizenship.
- Missing evidence of the parent's citizenship or the qualifying relationship.
- Errors in dates and places that must match the supporting records.
- Signature missing or by the wrong person.
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How to file Form N-600 without getting rejected
- Use the current edition. USCIS rejects outdated editions — check the date printed at the bottom of the form (it should read 01/20/25) against uscis.gov.
- Answer every field. Write “N/A” or “None” instead of leaving anything blank — blanks are a leading rejection cause.
- Be consistent. Your name, A-Number, and dates must match exactly across every form and supporting document.
- Sign and date by hand. Only a handwritten ink signature — or a scan, photocopy, or fax of one — is valid on a paper N-600. A typed name, a cursive or script font, a stamp, or e-signature software output (such as DocuSign) is not. Electronic signatures count only when captured through a USCIS online account during online filing. For N-600 a signature defect is a rejection, not a denial — Forms N-600 and N-600K are the two forms the 07/10/2026 rule exempts from denial. The package still comes back unprocessed.
- Translate foreign documents. Include a complete certified English translation of anything not in English.
- Pay the exact fee. Use the fee calculator and confirm on uscis.gov — the wrong amount gets the package returned.
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Form N-600 — frequently asked questions
How much is the Form N-600 filing fee?
The USCIS filing fee for N-600 is $1,335 online / $1,385 paper (General filing), per the current G-1055 schedule (edition 05/29/26). Always confirm at the official USCIS fee calculator before filing.
Can I file Form N-600 online?
The G-1055 schedule prices N-600 at $1,335 filed online and $1,385 on paper — $50 cheaper online. USCIS changes which forms and categories it accepts online, so check uscis.gov for the current filing options for your situation before you file.
Which edition of Form N-600 is current?
The current edition of Form N-600 is dated 01/20/25, printed at the bottom of every page. Every page you file must come from that same edition — USCIS rejects filings made on a superseded edition. Note that this is the form's own edition date and is different from the 05/29/26 edition of USCIS Form G-1055, the fee schedule the fees on this page come from.
What happens if my N-600 is rejected?
USCIS returns rejected forms without processing them, and filing fees are generally non-refundable — so you lose time and may have to pay again. Most rejections come from small, avoidable errors, which is why a pre-filing review is worth it.
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