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Fill out Form N-426, the Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service, free in your browser. The current official USCIS form opens here, you click the highlighted fields and type, then download it. Nothing is uploaded, no signup, and no watermark.
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What is the Form N-426?
Form N-426 is a USCIS form that current and former U.S. service members use to request certification of their military or naval service when applying for naturalization. A military official verifies and certifies the service record before it is submitted with the naturalization application.
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Common questions
Who needs Form N-426?
Current and former members of the U.S. armed forces use Form N-426 when seeking naturalization based on military service. The applicant completes their portion, then an authorized military official certifies the service details. It is typically filed together with Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization.
Is filling out the Form N-426 here free?
Filling it in is free, with no signup and no watermark. Downloading the completed form is a one-time $1.97 — not a subscription, and refundable for 7 days.
Do you upload my form to a server?
No. The form opens and is filled entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so your personal and financial details stay on your device.
Is this the official form?
Yes. This is the official, current Form N-426 published by the U.S. government, which is public domain. You fill the genuine document.
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