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Form N-300: Application to File Declaration of Intention
USCIS Form N-300 is the Application to File Declaration of Intention, used by individuals who need to declare their intent to become a U.S. citizen. Non‑citizens must notify USCIS of a new address within 10 days of moving.
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USCIS Form N-300 - Application to File Declaration of Intention
USCIS Form N-300 is the Application to File Declaration of Intention, used by individuals who need to declare their intent to become a U.S. citizen. Non‑citizens must notify USCIS of a new address within 10 days of moving.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing a valid handwritten signature leads to immediate rejection.
- 2Submitting the form with a stamped or typewritten name instead of a handwritten signature.
- 3Leaving the mailing or physical address incomplete or invalid.
- 4Failing to sign the translator’s certification when a translation is included.
- 5Not notifying USCIS of a new address within 10 days after moving (for non‑citizens).
Plain English
Form N‑300 lets you tell USCIS your personal details and your intention to become a citizen. You fill out your name, birth country, address, and any periods you were away. The form must be signed by you (or a legal guardian) and any preparer. It is then mailed to the filing address on the USCIS website.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you are a lawful permanent resident over 18 and want to declare your intention to become a U.S. citizen.
- Do not use it when you are not a lawful permanent resident or are under 18 years of age.
- Check Form G-1055 instead when you need to determine the filing fee.
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Use this form or another form?
Need to know the filing fee
Provides the current fee amount required for Form N-300
✓ Verify fee amount matches Form G-1055
Need to provide an USCIS Online Account Number
OAN field appears on this form for applicants with an IOE receipt
✓ Ensure you have an OAN before completing the form
Need to update address after filing
Address change instructions are included on this form
✓ Confirm address update is submitted within 10 days
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Current Legal Name
Your legal name as on birth certificate or legal change document · Birth certificate or marriage/court order
U.S. Social Security Number
SSN or "N/A" if none · Social Security card
USCIS Online Account Number
OAN from online profile or Account Access Notice · USCIS online account or receipt with IOE number
Date You Became a Lawful Permanent Resident
Date from Permanent Resident Card · Green card
Mailing Address
Complete mailing address for correspondence · Your address records
Before you submit
- 1Verify you are a lawful permanent resident over 18 years old.
- 2Complete all Part 1 items with accurate information.
- 3Indicate correctly whether you have been absent six months or longer.
- 4Provide a complete and valid mailing address.
- 5Include your USCIS Online Account Number if you have one.
- 6Sign the form with a handwritten signature or a clear photocopy/scan of it.
- 7Attach the filing fee as specified on Form G-1055.
- 8Review the form for completeness to avoid rejection.
- 9Ensure you have a U.S. address for filing.
- 10Mail the form to the address listed on www.uscis.gov/N-300.
How to file this form
- 1Gather required personal information and supporting documents.
- 2Complete all sections of Form N-300 accurately.
- 3Pay the filing fee according to Form G-1055 instructions.
- 4Sign the form (handwritten or valid photocopy/scan).
- 5Mail the completed form to the filing address indicated on the USCIS website.
- 6Retain the mailing receipt as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Filing this form is not required to become eligible for naturalization.
- 2The form cannot be used by individuals who are not lawful permanent residents.
- 3The form does not apply to persons under 18 years of age.
- 4A U.S. mailing address is required; the form cannot be filed without one.
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Eligibility
1 items
Select: 5-year permanent resident, 3-year married to U.S. citizen, or military service.
Personal Info
3 items
Your name exactly as shown on your Green Card.
Found on your Green Card. Required.
MM/DD/YYYY from your Green Card.
Residence
2 items
All addresses for the past 5 years (or 3 years if married to U.S. citizen).
Calculate days outside the U.S. in the past 5 years — must total less than 30 months.
Moral Character
1 items
Answer questions about criminal history, taxes, and immigration violations honestly.
Signatures
1 items
Certifies all answers are true under penalty of perjury.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The form is the 04/01/24 edition; the instructions direct users to www.uscis.gov/N-300 for the most current filing address, with no specific changes noted.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm 04/01/24 revision date.
- Fee — Not stated in the official source — verify on the agency site.
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source — verify on the agency site.
- Signature — confirm a handwritten signature or a clear photocopy, fax, or scan of the original handwritten signature is acceptable.
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After you file
- 1Keep a copy of the submitted Form N-300 and the mailing receipt.
- 2Monitor USCIS communications at the mailing address you provided.
- 3Expect a notice of acceptance or a request for additional information.
- 4If USCIS schedules a biometric services appointment, attend it as directed.
- 5Notify USCIS of any address change within 10 days of moving.
- 6If an error is discovered, file a new Form N-300 with an explanation of the correction.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — purpose of Form N-300 is to notify USCIS of intent to become a citizen.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — eligible filers are lawful permanent residents over 18 residing in the United States.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — a photocopied, faxed, or scanned handwritten signature is valid for filing.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — filing fee information is on Form G-1055 (no amount provided).
- SRCInstructions p.3 — Item 6 requires the date you became a lawful permanent resident in mm/dd/yyyy format.
- SRCInstructions p.3 — Item 9 asks whether you have been absent for six months or longer.
- SRCInstructions p.5 — address change must be reported within 10 days; do not submit to the lockbox.
- SRCInstructions p.5 — filing address is available at www.uscis.gov/N-300; not listed in the source.
Common confusion points
Do I need to file this to become a citizen?
Because the purpose mentions intent but not eligibility
→ Confirm that filing is optional and does not affect naturalization eligibility.
Can I use a digital signature?
Source only mentions handwritten or scanned copy of handwritten signature
→ Verify that the signature is a clear scan or photocopy of a handwritten signature.
What fee do I pay?
Fee not listed in instructions, refers to Form G-1055
→ Check Form G-1055 for the current fee amount.
Where do I send the form?
Instructions direct to website for current filing address
→ Visit www.uscis.gov/N-300 for the latest filing address.
Do I need to provide a physical address if it’s the same as mailing?
Both addresses are requested, but physical may be omitted if identical
→ If same, repeat mailing address in the physical address field or leave it blank per form guidance.
Do I need to include my OAN if I don’t have one?
OAN field may be left blank if you don’t have a receipt starting with IOE
→ Leave the OAN field blank or write “N/A" if you have no OAN.
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Questions about USCIS Form N-300
What is USCIS Form N-300 used for?
Form N‑300 lets you tell USCIS your personal details and your intention to become a citizen. You fill out your name, birth country, address, and any periods you were away. The form must be signed by you (or a legal guardian) and any preparer. It is then mailed to the filing address on the USCIS website.
What information does USCIS Form N-300 require?
Part 1 gathers personal data such as legal name, other names, Social Security number, country of birth, citizenship, periods of absence, mailing address, and physical address.
Where do I file USCIS Form N-300?
File the application to the address listed on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/N-300.
How do I complete USCIS Form N-300?
Type or print legibly in black ink and complete Part 1 with personal information. In Part 2 indicate whether you read the form yourself or used an interpreter, then sign. If another person prepared the form, that person completes Part 4 and also signs and dates. Ensure all signatures are handwritten; then send the form to the filing address on the USCIS website.
What happens if USCIS Form N-300 is filed incorrectly?
If the signature is missing or a stamped name is used, USCIS will reject the application; an incomplete address may cause the filing fee to be cashed and the request denied.
Do I need to file this to become a citizen?
Because the purpose mentions intent but not eligibility Confirm that filing is optional and does not affect naturalization eligibility.
Can I use a digital signature?
Source only mentions handwritten or scanned copy of handwritten signature Verify that the signature is a clear scan or photocopy of a handwritten signature.
What fee do I pay?
Fee not listed in instructions, refers to Form G-1055 Check Form G-1055 for the current fee amount.
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