Whether you’re applying for U.S. citizenship, requesting a Certificate of Citizenship, or replacing a lost/damaged certificate, this section gives you a clear overview of the requirements, eligibility rules, and forms you’ll need before starting your paperwork.
We serve clients in Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Madera Counties.
If you want LDHC to help you prepare your full Citizenship (N-400) packet, you can purchase the Citizenship Packet on our website and download everything instantly.
Form N-400 is used by lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to apply for U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process.
You may be eligible to file Form N-400 if:
You are a Green Card holder for 5+ years
You are married to a U.S. citizen and have been a Green Card holder for 3+ years
You have qualifying military service
You meet continuous residence and physical presence requirements
You can pass the English & Civics exam (unless exempt)
Green Card (front & back)
State ID or Driver License
2 passport photos (if required)
Copies of all trips outside the U.S.
Marriage certificates, divorce decrees (if applicable)
Court or police records (if applicable)
If you’d like LDHC to assist you with preparing your N-600 packet correctly, you can purchase the Certificate of Citizenship Packet through our website and download all forms from your account.
Form N-600 is used to obtain proof of U.S. citizenship for individuals who automatically became citizens through their parents but never received a certificate.
You may be eligible for N-600 if:
You were born abroad but acquired U.S. citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent
You became a citizen automatically after your parent naturalized
You need proof of citizenship for passports, employment, or legal purposes
Parent’s naturalization certificate
Your foreign birth certificate (translated if needed)
Proof of legal custody
Green Card (if applicable)
Passport photos
If you prefer LDHC to handle the paperwork and prepare your N-565 packet, you can purchase the Replacement Certificate Packet on the website.
Form N-565 is used when you need a new certificate due to:
Loss or theft
Damage or destruction
Name change
Typographical error
Court-ordered updates
Copy of your damaged certificate (if available)
Police report (if lost or stolen)
Legal name change documents
Passport-style photos
