Form N-600 filing fee
Application for Certificate of Citizenship · USCIS · Citizenship
The filing fee for Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship) is $1,335 if you file online ($1,385 on paper) as of June 2026. Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship as evidence of U.S. citizenship acquired or derived through a parent. The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $1,335.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee (paper) | $1,385 |
| Filing fee (online) | $1,335 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $1,335 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
What Form N-600 is for
Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship as evidence of U.S. citizenship acquired or derived through a parent.
Who files Form N-600
People who are already U.S. citizens by acquisition or derivation and want documentary proof.
Processing time
Several months to over a year. The related Form N-600K (citizenship for a child residing abroad) carries the same fee.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Online vs paper
Filing Form N-600 online saves $50 versus paper ($1,335 online vs $1,385 on paper). Not every form can be filed online; check the official form page before assuming the online rate applies to your case.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form N-600?
The USCIS filing fee for Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship) is $1,335 when filed online and $1,385 on paper, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form N-600?
Form N-600 is generally eligible for a fee waiver using Form I-912 if you meet the low-income criteria. Fees created by Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1) cannot be waived.
What is Form N-600 used for?
Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship as evidence of U.S. citizenship acquired or derived through a parent.
Related forms (Citizenship)
Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form N-600 page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS G-1055 fee schedule (2024 final fee rule). Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15