N-600 filing fee (Certificate of Citizenship)
Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship: 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 | $1,385 | $1,335 |
| If you, as a current or former member of any branch of the U.S. armed forces, are requesting a Certificate of Citizenship for yourself. NOTE: Children of service members do not qualify for this fee exemption. | $0 | $0 |
| If you are filing on behalf of an individual who is the subject of a final adoption for immigration purposes and meets (or met before 18 years of age) the definition of child under the Immigration and Nationality Act section 101(b)(1)(E), (F), or (G). | $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-600 fee in 2026?
The N-600 fee is $1,385 on paper and $1,335 online. Filing online saves $50. 2 filing categories are exempt ($0). These are the amounts in the USCIS Fee Calculator, updated Oct 28, 2026.
Is it cheaper to file N-600 online?
Yes. Online filing costs $1,335 instead of $1,385 on paper, $50 less.
Can I get a fee waiver for N-600?
USCIS lists N-600 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-600 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-600 take after I pay?
USCIS decided half of all N-600 cases within 6.9 months in Apr–Jun 2026. See the N-600 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.