N-400 filing fee (Citizenship)
Form N-400, Application for Naturalization: what USCIS charges, by filing category, from the official fee schedule.
Fee by filing category
| Filing Category | Paper Filing Fee | Online Filing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General Filing | $760 | $710 |
| If your documented annual household income is not more than 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and you submit supporting documentation with your application. | $380 | N/A |
| If you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act sections 328 or 329 with respect to your military service. | $0 | $0 |
How to pay
Online filings are paid through Pay.gov. For paper filings USCIS no longer accepts personal or business checks, money orders or cashier's checks unless you qualify for an exemption (Form G-1651): pay by credit, debit or prepaid card with Form G-1450 or from a U.S. bank account with Form G-1650. A wrong amount gets the whole filing rejected.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the N-400 fee in 2026?
The N-400 fee is $760 on paper and $710 online. Filing online saves $50. 1 filing category is exempt ($0). Applicants with a documented household income of up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines pay a reduced fee of $380 (paper filing only). These are the amounts in the USCIS Fee Calculator, updated Oct 28, 2026.
Is it cheaper to file N-400 online?
Yes. Online filing costs $710 instead of $760 on paper, $50 less. Note: You cannot file online if you are requesting a fee waiver or a reduced fee; you must file a paper Form N-400.
Can I get a fee waiver for N-400?
USCIS lists N-400 as eligible for a fee waiver for certain applicants. You request it with Form I-912 (or a written request) filed on paper together with the form, for example if you receive a means-tested public benefit, your household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or you are in financial hardship. Fees set by law under Pub. L. 119-21 cannot be waived.
How do I pay the N-400 fee?
Online filings are paid through Pay.gov. For paper filings USCIS no longer accepts personal or business checks, money orders or cashier's checks unless you qualify for an exemption (Form G-1651): pay by credit, debit or prepaid card with Form G-1450 or from a U.S. bank account with Form G-1650. A wrong amount gets the whole filing rejected.
How long does N-400 take after I pay?
USCIS decided half of all N-400 cases within 9.5 months in Apr–Jun 2026. See the N-400 processing time page for the history.
Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.