Replacement of official certificate
Recover your proof of citizenship with order and security.
Form N-565
The Form N-565 is used to request an official replacement of the Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship when the document was lost, stolen, damaged, or never received correctly. At Étika, we organize your information so the request moves forward with clarity and without errores evitables.
What it is
The N-565 does not change your status: it helps recover the official physical proof of your citizenship.
In simple terms, it is the process to recover your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship when you are already a citizen, pero no you have the physical document available or está damaged.
The prioridad is validar identity, type of certificate, previous data and exact reason of replacement.
When it is used
When need probar citizenship, the certificate physical can be decisivo for processes important.
Document lost
No you have the certificate original or no recuerdas where quedó.
Robo or extravío
The document fue stolen or desapareció during mudanza or other situation.
Dañyear or ilegible
The certificate está roto, manchado or no can leerse correctly.
No received
The person nunca recibió correctly the certificate after the process.
Who can request it
Este process is for people who ya are ciudadanas and need recover the document official.
Can requestlo quien recibió previamente a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, or who needs to replace it due to loss, theft, damage or missing receipt. In specific cases, it can also be managed with the support of authorized representatives.
01 You are already a U.S. citizen.
02 Need official physical proof.
03 There is enough data or evidence for ubicar the case.
Required documents
We organize the essentials so the replacement does not depend on incomplete or confusing information.
The preparation starts with identity, data from the previous certificate, current address and any copy or evidence available. If there was loss or theft, we also organize the context of the incidente.
Identity valid
Passport, licencia, ID estatal or other document válido.
Data of the certificate
Número, date, nombre usado or copia previous if está available.
Foto and address
Passport-style photo reciente and comprobante of current address.
Contexto of loss
Explicación of the reason, optional report and evidence of citizenship if there is.
Etika process
Transformamos a situation of loss or incertidumbre en a request organized and easy to review.
Case review
We identify which certificate must be replaced and why the replacement is requested.
Validation of identity
We review legal names, dates, current address and biographical data for avoid inconsistencias.
N-565 preparation
We organize the evidence and prepare the form with clear, consistent information.
Administrative follow-up
We guide you on receipts, possible requests for evidence and next steps of the process.
Costs of the process
The value is confirmed with an initial review because not all cases have the same evidence available.
The official USCIS fee can be updated. ETIKA fees depend on file complexity, availability of data from the previous certificate, urgency, and available documentation.
We can start by reviewing identity, replacement reason and available evidence.
Request reviewDetailed information
Additional information organized in layers to explain without overwhelming.
What happens after applying?
USCIS reviews the request, can request additional evidence and procesa the replacement. If approved, is emite a nuevo Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship and the previous document may become invalid.
What result does the service seek?
The objective is to recover official proof of U.S. citizenship for processes such as passport, identification, legal, educational, or administrative matters.
What risks do we review?
Inconsistencies in legal names, missing data from the previous certificate, incomplete evidence, incorrect address, or unclear context of loss or theft.
Ready to recover your certificate?
Contact us with your name, type of certificate and replacement reason.
General information and editable. Official fees, timelines and requirements can change and are confirmed before preparing or filing the process. Étika Global Consulting provides administrative guidance, document preparation and follow-up. We do not provide legal representation.