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WildBill wrote:

baldeagle wrote:I don't get it. He's a US citizen. Why does he need naturalization papers? Just check the box for Yes, I'm a citizen, and move on.

I have wondered the same.

DPS asks where you were born, you answer any place other than the USA and it then triggers the requirement of "additional" paperwork. Its a pain but fairly easy to overcome.

I ended up sending in both. I called the INS and was told that I could send in a copy (color) of my naturalization certificate IF it was being requested by a lawful entity. I was specifically told NOT to send in my original. I was also told that it was not to be copied for any other purpose.

I have seen where other people have only sent in a copy of a valid US passport as well.

OP,

I had a similar issue as I wasn't born here but became naturalized.

I sent in a copy of my passport and a copy of my naturalization certificate (both in color) My passport was not expired. They accepted both without question.

I'd get my passport renewed and then send in both. It's what I did.