Q: I am 21 years old and I became a citizen through my parents when I was 17.Do I have to get a certificate of citizenship?
I would rather get a passport because its more affordable than the certificate of citizenship. I was told that I can get a passport I just need my original birth certificate which I have and my parents marriage certificate which I also have but its not an original its just a copy. Am I able to just submit one of parents certificate of citizenship since I don't have their original marriage certificate? They were married when I was born and both of their names are listed in my birth certificate.
source :https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/citizenship-evidence.html
A: Yes, you can apply for a passport since it is much less expensive than a Certificate of Citizenship. You will need to submit certified copies of the all the essential document (e.g., your birth certificate, your parent's marriage certificates, etc.)
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