Can't find Naturalization Certificate...Help!

[g2mimmi]

Hi everyone - I currently have a PIO card and would like to apply for an OCI. I must have sent a copy of the Naturalization Certificate when I had applied for the PIO card two years ago but can't seem to find it now. Strangely I was able to locate my wife's Naturalization certificate. What are my options? It looks like to change from a PIO to OCI, a copy of the Naturalization Certificate needs to be submitted? Thanks much.

[Raju595]

Hi everyone - I currently have a PIO card and would like to apply for an OCI. I must have sent a copy of the Naturalization Certificate when I had applied for the PIO card two years ago but can't seem to find it now. Strangely I was able to locate my wife's Naturalization certificate. What are my options? It looks like to change from a PIO to OCI, a copy of the Naturalization Certificate needs to be submitted? Thanks much.

Here is what search yielded. . A copy of the certificate is indeed needed for applying for OCI. But you would need a replacement anyway if you can not find your original.

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N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document

Download Form N-565 (153KB PDF)
Download Instructions for Form N-565 (727KB PDF)

Purpose of Form :
To apply for a replacement Declaration of Intention, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship, or Repatriation Certificate, or to apply for a special certificate of naturalization as a U.S. citizen to be recognized by a foreign country.
Number of Pages :
Form 2; Instructions 3.
Edition Date :
07/08/11. Previous editions accepted.
Where to File :
File with either the USCIS Nebraska or Texas Service Center, depending on the State where you live. See the form's instructions for specific filing information.

Filing Fee :
$345
Special Instructions :
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