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=== Naturalization After 1906<br> === | === Naturalization After 1906<br> === | ||
== Locating Naturalization Records<br> == | == Locating Naturalization Records<br> == | ||
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==== Records Between 1790 and September 1906 <br> ==== | ==== Records Between 1790 and September 1906 <br> ==== | ||
An individual may have completed naturalization proceedings through any of 5,000 federal, state, or local courts that had the authority to grant citizenship. Naturalization proceedings were most often completed in county, superior or common pleas courts, or in state and U.S. circuit and district courts. Because some municipal, police, criminal, probate, and other courts also provided this service, you may need to search the records of all local courts.<br> | An individual may have completed naturalization proceedings through any of 5,000 federal, state, or local courts that had the authority to grant citizenship. Naturalization proceedings were most often completed in county, superior or common pleas courts, or in state and U.S. circuit and district courts. Because some municipal, police, criminal, probate, and other courts also provided this service, you may need to search the records of all local courts.<br> | ||
Begin by looking for naturalization records in the courts of the county or city where the immigrant lived. The declaration of intention could 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> | Begin by looking for naturalization records in the courts of the county or city where the immigrant lived. The declaration of intention could 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> | ||
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You may need to search the records of each place where your immigrant ancestor lived. He may have filed an application in one county or state and completed the requirements several years later in another county or state.<br> | You may need to search the records of each place where your immigrant ancestor lived. He may have filed an application in one county or state and completed the requirements several years later in another county or state.<br> | ||
==== Records Since September 1906 <br> ==== | ==== Records Since September 1906 <br> ==== | ||
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The Declaration of Intent (Form 2202) was completed in triplicate. The court kept the original and gave copies to the applicant and the Bureau. The Petition for Naturalization (Form 2204) was kept by the court and a duplicate was sent to the INS. The Certificate of Naturalization (Form 2207) was given to the new citizen. A duplicate was sent to the INS and the court kept the stub.<br> | The Declaration of Intent (Form 2202) was completed in triplicate. The court kept the original and gave copies to the applicant and the Bureau. The Petition for Naturalization (Form 2204) was kept by the court and a duplicate was sent to the INS. The Certificate of Naturalization (Form 2207) was given to the new citizen. A duplicate was sent to the INS and the court kept the stub.<br> | ||
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Since 1929 most (but not all) naturalizations have been handled by federal circuit or district courts. <br> | Since 1929 most (but not all) naturalizations have been handled by federal circuit or district courts. <br> | ||
In 1929 the INS changed the forms and required photographs of the applicants. Because the new forms were not distributed immediately, many state courts ceased naturalizing.<br> | In 1929 the INS changed the forms and required photographs of the applicants. Because the new forms were not distributed immediately, many state courts ceased naturalizing.<br> | ||
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The fee schedule will be as follows: <br> Index Search--$20 <br> Microfilm copies--$20 <br> Paper copies--$35 | The fee schedule will be as follows: <br> Index Search--$20 <br> Microfilm copies--$20 <br> Paper copies--$35 | ||
Form G-639, the FOIA form will still be used for later searches. <br> | Form G-639, the FOIA form will still be used for later searches. <br> | ||
== Determining if your Ancestor Naturalized == | == Determining if your Ancestor Naturalized == | ||
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'''<u>Passport:</u>'''<br> | '''<u>Passport:</u>'''<br> | ||
If you ancestor had a United States passport, your ancestor completed the naturalization process and was a US Citizen. Passports were only given to US citizens and was not required for travel outside of the United States during times of war. Often newly naturalized citizens would obtain passports to keep them from being drafted in their native country's military. For more information about United States Passports, click [[US Immigration Passports|here]].<br> | If you ancestor had a United States passport, your ancestor completed the naturalization process and was a US Citizen. Passports were only given to US citizens and was not required for travel outside of the United States during times of war. Often newly naturalized citizens would obtain passports to keep them from being drafted in their native country's military. For more information about United States Passports, click [[US Immigration Passports|here]].<br> | ||
== Tips for Success<br> == | == Tips for Success<br> == | ||
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