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== Why Use This Record?<br> == | == Why Use This Record?<br> == | ||
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#'''[[Portal-United States Naturalization. Naturalization Records-Declaration of Intention|Declaration of Intention.]]''' The immigrant filed a declaration of intention (first papers) to renounce allegiance to foreign governments and in order to later prove he or she had resided in the country long enough to apply for citizenship. Declarations were filed many places. Some were filed in a court at the port of arrival, some en route to a new home, and some in the immigrant's new home. | #'''[[Portal-United States Naturalization. Naturalization Records-Declaration of Intention|Declaration of Intention.]]''' The immigrant filed a declaration of intention (first papers) to renounce allegiance to foreign governments and in order to later prove he or she had resided in the country long enough to apply for citizenship. Declarations were filed many places. Some were filed in a court at the port of arrival, some en route to a new home, and some in the immigrant's new home. | ||
#'''[[Portal-United States Naturalization. Naturalization Records-Petition|Petition.]]''' After two to five years the immigrant filed a petition for citizenship (second or final papers). Most often the petition was filed in a court nearest to the town where the immigrant settled. | #'''[[Portal-United States Naturalization. Naturalization Records-Petition|Petition.]]''' After two to five years the immigrant filed a petition for citizenship (second or final papers). Most often the petition was filed in a court nearest to the town where the immigrant settled. | ||
#'''[[Portal-United States Naturalization. Naturalization Records-Certificate of Naturalization|Certificate.]]''' After all requirements were completed, the immigrant was sworn in as a citizen and issued his or her certificate. | #'''[[Portal-United States Naturalization. Naturalization Records-Certificate of Naturalization|Certificate.]]''' After all requirements were completed, the immigrant was sworn in as a citizen and issued his or her certificate. | ||
== <br>Locating Naturalization Records == | |||
== <br>Locating Naturalization Records | |||
=== By Time Period<br> === | === By Time Period<br> === | ||
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==== Records Before September 1906 <br> ==== | ==== Records Before September 1906 <br> ==== | ||
Begin by looking for naturalization records in the courts of the county or city where the immigrant lived. Look first for the petition (second papers) because they are usually easier to find in courts near where an immigrant settled. The petition usually tells where the declaration (first papers) was filed, which could have been almost anywhere in the United States. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of many of these records. If the library does not have copies, contact the county clerk to determine which courts handled naturalizations and where the records are presently located. The records of the federal courts may still be in the custody of the court, at branches of the National Archives, or at the National Archives. <br><br> | Begin by looking for naturalization records in the courts of the county or city where the immigrant lived. Look first for the petition (second papers) because they are usually easier to find in courts near where an immigrant settled. The petition usually tells where the declaration (first papers) was filed, which could have been almost anywhere in the United States. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of many of these records. If the library does not have copies, contact the county clerk to determine which courts handled naturalizations and where the records are presently located. The records of the federal courts may still be in the custody of the court, at branches of the National Archives, or at the National Archives. <br><br> | ||
==== Records Since September 1906 <br> ==== | ==== Records Since September 1906 <br> ==== | ||
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==== Online Resources<br> ==== | ==== Online Resources<br> ==== | ||
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==== Records at the Family History Library <br> ==== | ==== Records at the Family History Library <br> ==== | ||
Naturalization records at the library are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under one of the following: <br> [STATE] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> [STATE], [COUNTY] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> [STATE], [COUNTY], [TOWN] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | Naturalization records at the library are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under one of the following: <br> [STATE] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> [STATE], [COUNTY] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> [STATE], [COUNTY], [TOWN] - NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | ||
The library has also acquired large collections of naturalization records from the National Archives branches in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle. | The library has also acquired large collections of naturalization records from the National Archives branches in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle. | ||
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==== Genealogy Program <br><br> ==== | ==== Genealogy Program <br><br> ==== | ||
The Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has adopted a new Genealogy Program as of 13 Aug 2008. This program will be used to access all records created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The following records can be requested: <br> | The Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has adopted a new Genealogy Program as of 13 Aug 2008. This program will be used to access all records created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The following records can be requested: <br> | ||
*Naturalization Certificate Files | *Naturalization Certificate Files | ||
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Forms G-1041 and G-1041A will be used and can be mailed with a money order or cashier's check. A personal check will not be accepted. The mailing address is: <br>USCIS Genealogy Program <br>P.O. Box 805925 <br>Chicago, Illinois 60680-4120 <br>The fee schedule will be as follows: <br>Index Search--$20 <br>Microfilm copies--$20 <br>Paper copies--$35 <br>Form G-639, the FOIA form will still be used for later searches. <br><br> | Forms G-1041 and G-1041A will be used and can be mailed with a money order or cashier's check. A personal check will not be accepted. The mailing address is: <br>USCIS Genealogy Program <br>P.O. Box 805925 <br>Chicago, Illinois 60680-4120 <br>The fee schedule will be as follows: <br>Index Search--$20 <br>Microfilm copies--$20 <br>Paper copies--$35 <br>Form G-639, the FOIA form will still be used for later searches. <br><br> | ||
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== Before Searching For Naturalization Records You Must Know...<br> == | == Before Searching For Naturalization Records You Must Know...<br> == | ||
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