Understanding Part 9 of the N-400 Items 1–2: Claim of Citizenship & Voting

Part 9, Items 1–2: claim of citizenship or voting

Part 9. Additional Information About You

When a question includes the word "EVER," you must provide information about any of your actions or conduct that occurred anywhere in the world at any time, unless the question specifies otherwise. If you answer "Yes" to any of the questions in Item Numbers 1.–14., provide explanations and any additional information in the space provided in Part 14. Additional Information.

1. Have you EVER claimed to be a U.S. citizen (in writing or any other way)? Yes   No
2. Have you EVER registered to vote or voted in any Federal, state, or local election in the United States? If you lawfully voted only in a local election where aliens are eligible to vote, you may answer "No." Yes   No