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We can accept only certain documents as proof of U.S. citizenship. These include:
- U.S. birth certificate;
- U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad;
- U.S. passport;
- Certificate of Naturalization; or
- Certificate of Citizenship.
All documents must be either originals or certified copies by the issuing agency. We do not accept photocopies or notarized copies.
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