Citizenship Guide
After you become a citizen
In short
In short: Congratulations, you're a U.S. citizen. A few practical steps help you use your new status.
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Next steps
- Apply for a U.S. passport. First-time applicants apply in person with Form DS-11 and the Certificate of Naturalization.
- Register to vote. Many ceremonies offer voter registration; you can also register through vote.gov.
- Update your Social Security record so it shows you are a citizen.
- Keep your certificate safe. Replacing it is slow and costs a fee.
Common questions
Official sources
Links open the official U.S. government pages.
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