Certificate of Naturalization for child of naturalized parents?

[Tahoma 2,292]

My inlaws are a married couple from the Philippines who are now living in the U.S. and who became naturalized U.S. citizens in February 2012. Their 12-year-old son also became a naturalized U.S. citizen by virtue of his parents naturalization. Their son also lives in the U.S. and has a U.S. passport.

Can their son get a Certificate of Naturalization? Does he need one? How can he get one?

[Darnell 8,478]

I say it's not necessary.

USA Passport is all he needs.

Worried about the big bulky passport book, getting sauce on it? have them acquire a USA Passport card for the child.

[Tahoma 2,292]

I say it's not necessary.

USA Passport is all he needs.

Worried about the big bulky passport book, getting sauce on it? have them acquire a USA Passport card for the child.

Thanks for your reply, Darnell.

Like you, I'm also thinking he won't need a certificate of naturalization. In my experience, when proof of U.S. citizenship is needed, a passport can be used.

[aaron2020 11,651]

My inlaws are a married couple from the Philippines who are now living in the U.S. and who became naturalized U.S. citizens in February 2012. Their 12-year-old son also became a naturalized U.S. citizen by virtue of his parents naturalization. Their son also lives in the U.S. and has a U.S. passport.

Can their son get a Certificate of Naturalization? Does he need one? How can he get one?

Ok - time to get our nomenclature right.

The son did not naturalize. He obtained US citizenship from his parents by meeting the requirements of the Child Citizenship Act.

Naturalization is when an adult applies on his own for citizenship. He is the one that naturalizes.

Their son cannot get a Certificate of Naturalization. He didn't naturalize.

Their son can get a Certificate of Citizenship which is not the same as a Certificate of Naturalization.

The son is fine with a US passport. It's about $100. Google US passports for minors.

They are not required to file for a Certificate of Citizenship. If they choose to they can apply for one through USCIS. It's $600.

[Tahoma 2,292]

aaron2020...

Thanks for your reply...and double thanks for the great information you supplied. I'll pass your information on to my inlaws. They'll be very interested to know this.