N-400 filing fee
Application for Naturalization
Data as of · Source: USCIS Form G-1055 fee schedule, edition Oct 7, 2026 · Sources checked
Paper filing
$760
Online filing
$710
Before April 2024
$725 incl. biometrics
The general fee for Form N-400 is $760, or $710 if you file online ($50 less). Before April 1, 2024 it was $640 plus an $85 biometrics fee, so the paper fee is 5% higher than the earlier total. Biometrics are no longer charged separately; they are included in the fee. 1 reduced fee applies to some filers, and 2 groups pay no fee; see the table.
N-400 fees by filing category
As listed in the USCIS fee schedule.
| Who is filing | Fee |
|---|---|
| General filing | $760 paper / $710 online |
| Household income not more than 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, with documentation (paper filing only) | $380 |
| Military service under INA sections 328 or 329 | $0 |
| Fee waiver (Form I-912), if eligible | $0 |
You cannot file online if you request a fee waiver or a reduced fee.
Fee waivers: see Form I-912 for which forms allow one. How to pay: payment methods.
FAQ
How much is the N-400 filing fee in 2026?
$760 when filed on paper and $710 when filed online, according to USCIS Form G-1055 (edition Oct 7, 2026). Some filers pay a different amount; see the table on this page.
How much was the N-400 fee before 2024?
Before the fee rule of April 1, 2024, Form N-400 cost $640 plus an $85 biometrics fee ($725 in total). The paper fee today is 5% higher.
Who does not pay the N-400 fee?
The fee schedule lists no fee ($0) for these filers: Military service under INA sections 328 or 329; people granted a fee waiver (Form I-912).
Who qualifies for the $380 reduced N-400 fee?
Applicants whose documented annual household income is not more than 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, who submit supporting documentation with the application. The reduced fee and fee waivers are available only when filing on paper. USCIS publishes the poverty guidelines it uses and the fee waiver form (I-912) on uscis.gov.
Related
Sources: USCIS, Form G-1055 Fee Schedule, edition Oct 7, 2026; earlier fee from the edition of Dec 7, 2023. A wrong fee gets a filing rejected: confirm with the USCIS Fee Calculator before you pay.