Naturalization

For information on becoming a naturalized United States citizen, visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) web site at: http://www.uscis.gov.

The Court hosts Naturalization Ceremonies on behalf of the USCIS.  When visiting the Courthouse, you must bring a Government picture identification (ID) and be prepared to show it upon entering. It is standard policy that cellular phones and other electronic devices with cameras are not allowed beyond the security checkpoints. However, cameras are allowed for Naturalization Ceremonies only.  For scheduling or additional information, please contact:

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency
2150 Parklake Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30345

1-800-375-5283

Court Naturalization Schedule:

Unless noted below, ceremonies will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom (Room 2306) on the 23rd floor of the Richard B. Russell Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse.

You must arrive at the courthouse on the date and time listed in the notification letter sent to you by the USCIS. Petitioners must check-in and review paperwork with the USCIS representatives prior to the start of the ceremony.

For 2017, the Naturalization Ceremonies hosted by the Court are:

      February 10, 2017
      March 24, 2017 - Ceremony to take place in the Rome Division
      April 14, 2017
      May 12, 2017 - Ceremony to take place in the Gainesville Division
      June 09, 2017
      August 11, 2017
      September 08, 2017 - Ceremony to take place in the Rome Division
      September 22, 2017
      October 13, 2017
      November 17, 2017 - Ceremony to take place in the Newnan Division
      December 08, 2017

Copy of Certificate of Citizenship

Copies of your Certificates of Citizenship can be obtained through the USCIS.  Visit their website at www.uscis.gov and download form N565, and follow their instructions.

Copy of Name Change Petition

For information on obtaining a copy of your Name Change Petition, contact the Jury and Naturalization Office at 404-215-1640.

For copies of name change petitions dated prior to 1992 contact:

      National Archives and Records Administration:
      5780 Jonesboro Road
      Morrow, GA 30260
      Phone: 770-968-2100
      Fax: 770-968-2547