Form N-400 filing fee
Application for Naturalization · USCIS · Citizenship
The filing fee for Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) is $710 if you file online ($760 on paper) as of June 2026. Apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $710.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee (paper) | $760 |
| Filing fee (online) | $710 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $710 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Standard fee $760 (paper) / $710 (online). Applicants with household income between 150% and 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines pay a reduced fee of $380 (Form I-942). A full fee waiver (Form I-912) is available to those at or below 150%.
What Form N-400 is for
Apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen.
Who files Form N-400
Lawful permanent residents who meet the residence, physical-presence, good-moral-character and other naturalization requirements.
Processing time
Often under a year, including the biometrics appointment, civics/English test and oath ceremony. Applicants earning 150-400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may qualify for a reduced fee of $380.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Online vs paper
Filing Form N-400 online saves $50 versus paper ($710 online vs $760 on paper). Not every form can be filed online; check the official form page before assuming the online rate applies to your case.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form N-400?
The USCIS filing fee for Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) is $710 when filed online and $760 on paper, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form N-400?
Form N-400 is generally eligible for a fee waiver using Form I-912 if you meet the low-income criteria. Fees created by Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1) cannot be waived.
What is Form N-400 used for?
Apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen.
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Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form N-400 page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS G-1055 fee schedule (2024 final fee rule). Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15