Understanding Part 9 of the N-400 Items 30–37: Foreign Titles & Oath of Allegiance Questions

30.a. Do you now have, or did you EVER have, a hereditary title or an order of nobility in any foreign country? Yes   No (skip to Item Number 31. if No)

30.b. If you answered "Yes" to Item Number 30.a., are you willing to give up any inherited titles or orders of nobility that you have in a foreign country at your naturalization ceremony? Yes   No

31. Do you support the Constitution and form of Government of the United States? Yes   No

32. Do you understand the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States (see Part 16. Oath of Allegiance)? Yes   No

33. Are you unable to take the Oath of Allegiance because of a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment? Yes   No If you answer "Yes," skip Item Numbers 34.–37. and see the Legal Guardian, Surrogate, or Designated Representative section in the Instructions.

34. Are you willing to take the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States? Yes   No

35. If the law requires it, are you willing to bear arms (carry weapons) on behalf of the United States? Yes   No

36. If the law requires it, are you willing to perform noncombatant services (do something that does not include fighting in a war) in the U.S. armed forces? Yes   No

37. If the law requires it, are you willing to perform work of national importance under civilian direction (do non-military work that the U.S. Government says is important to the country)? Yes   No