Four condition checklist (Child Citizenship Act)

Four condition checklist (Child Citizenship Act)

Dates

• Child's birth date: ____________ 18th birthday: ____________
• Date I became a citizen (oath date): ____________
• Date child's green card was approved: ____________

All four true on the same day, before the 18th birthday, on or after Feb. 27, 2001?

• I was a U.S. citizen
• My child was under 18
• My child had a green card
• My child lived in the U.S. with me, in my legal and physical custody

Proof I am gathering

• Child's birth certificate
• My Certificate of Naturalization or other citizenship proof
• Child's green card (copy)
• Marriage certificate, divorce or death papers
• Custody order (if divorced or separated)
• Legitimation papers (if father is the citizen and parents never married)
• Adoption decree (if adopted)
• School, medical or tax records showing the child lived with me

Next step

• Passport application, or
• Form N-600 (edition 01/20/25), $1,385 paper or $1,335 online, or fee waiver on paper

This checklist is a guide, not a legal decision.

From Child Citizenship Through Parent. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.