Question about us passport

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fox2010

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Hi folks, i will have my naturalization interview next week, just find out that i do not have a copy of my birth certification (submitted to USCIS long time ago) .
Any idea how can i get copy of it from USCIS ? And also do i need submit birth certification when i meet the U.S passport agent?
Please help!
 
I am not aware they require the birth certificate during the N-400 process. They do require it for I-485, so most likely they already have it in their system. I did not bring my birth certificate for a N-400 interview nor the IO asked me about it.

For the passport application, from documents you will need the Certificate of Naturalisation and perhaps another form of ID (although the certificate alone should be enough). Many USPS workers do not know that the Certificate of Naturalisation can serve as both the identification document and proof of citizenship, so I would recommend to take another form of ID such as driving licence.
 
You are not required to have a birth certificate for either N-400 or for getting a US passport after naturalization.
 
König said:
I am not aware they require the birth certificate during the N-400 process. They do require it for I-485, so most likely they already have it in their system. I did not bring my birth certificate for a N-400 interview nor the IO asked me about it.

For the passport application, from documents you will need the Certificate of Naturalization and perhaps another form of ID (although the certificate alone should be enough). Many USPS workers do not know that the Certificate of Naturalization can serve as both the identification document and proof of citizenship, so I would recommend to take another form of ID such as driving license.
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My recent experience - in Atlanta, too - agrees with König's comments in all respects.

In particular, I briefly tried to argue the point that my naturalization certificate was sufficient as ID, with the postal worker who took my passport application. She was adamant it was not, although the State Dept. website appears to clearly state otherwise. It's certainly not worth raising a fuss over this. Just make sure to have your driver's license available.
 
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