Immigration or Naturalization Record

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You can get naturalization records for the years 1800 to 1959. This documents citizenship. These are from the National Archives and Records Administration.

You can also get immigration records for various ports for the years 1820 to 1982.

Immigration records:

Document foreign birthplaces
Provide evidence of arrival in the United States

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By Phone

Agency: National Archives and Records Administration
Phone Number: (866) 272-6272
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

You can request a naturalization record from 1983 to the present through the New Americans Hotline.

Agency: Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
Division: New Americans Hotline
Phone Number: (800) 566-7636
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 8 PM
You'll hear an automated message that will ask for your language. During business hours, you'll then be connected to an agent.

Immigration or Naturalization Record

1983 to Present