USCIS Form G-1566: Request for Certificate of Non-Existence

Edition date

04/01/24. We will also accept the 07/19/22 edition.

You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Where to file

There are two options for filing your Form G-1566 with USCIS: Online; or By mail (paper). Filing Online Please visit our USCIS Certificate of Non-Existence submission page to submit your online request.

The status of your case can be viewed on our Check Case Status page. Filing by Mail Send your completed form and payment to the address according to the service you are using.

USCIS Elgin Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries: USCIS Attn: G-1566 Manual Process P.O.

Box 4074 Carol Stream, IL 60197-4074 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: G-1566 Manual Process 2500 Westfield Drive Elgin, IL 60124-7836

Filing fee

You can find the filing fee for Form G-1566 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Initial evidence

Did you provide the following? Proof death (such as a death certificate or obituary) for a person born less than 100 years ago, (if applicable); All possible names, aliases and dates of birth for the subject of the request; The country of birth for the subject of the request; and A valid U.S. mailing address.

Special instructions

If you have questions about submitting Form G-1566, email certificateofnonexistence@uscis.dhs.gov.