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National Archive regional branches have websites that often state which naturalization records they have available. To locate the regional branch covering the location of the court where the naturalization document was filed, click [http://www.archives.gov/locations/ here]. | National Archive regional branches have websites that often state which naturalization records they have available. To locate the regional branch covering the location of the court where the naturalization document was filed, click [http://www.archives.gov/locations/ here]. | ||
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The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)] has instituted the [http://www.uscis.gov/genealogy Genealogy Program] for public access to immigrant records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Before making a request, review [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/requesting-help/record-requests-frequently-asked-questions Genealogy FAQ] and [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/avoid-common-errors Genealogy Common Errors] sections. | The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)] has instituted the [http://www.uscis.gov/genealogy Genealogy Program] for public access to immigrant records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Before making a request, review [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/requesting-help/record-requests-frequently-asked-questions Genealogy FAQ] and [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/avoid-common-errors Genealogy Common Errors] sections. | ||
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When ordering on-line, begin with a [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/searching-index valid file number]. Then [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/making-request-online make a request on-line]. | When ordering on-line, begin with a [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/searching-index valid file number]. Then [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/making-request-online make a request on-line]. | ||
Once the form is filled out, include a money order or cashier's check. Cash or a personal check will not be accepted. There are no refunds for incorrect file numbers submitted or for negative results. The mailing address and fee schedule are on the forms. | Once the form is filled out, include a money order or cashier's check. Cash or a personal check will not be accepted. There are no refunds for incorrect file numbers submitted or for negative results. The mailing address and fee schedule are on the forms. | ||
=== Determining if your Ancestor Naturalized === | === Determining if your Ancestor Naturalized === | ||