Getting paper certificate instead of e-certificate in an in-person ceremony

[bahaaradi]

Hi,

When I submitted my application, I opted for an E-certificate expecting a virtual cermoney.

However,I got invited for an in-person cermoney.

Can I change my mind and tell them I want a paper certificate during the cermoney so that I can get it right away?

 

[forw.jane]

Hi,

When I submitted my application, I opted for an E-certificate expecting a virtual cermoney.

However,I got invited for an in-person cermoney.

Can I change my mind and tell them I want a paper certificate during the cermoney so that I can get it right away?

They will you paper certificate as it's in-person ceremony.

 

[klein]

Hi @bahaaradi

Hi,

When I submitted my application, I opted for an E-certificate expecting a virtual cermoney.

However,I got invited for an in-person cermoney.

Can I change my mind and tell them I want a paper certificate during the cermoney so that I can get it right away?

If your oath ceremony is in-person, then the default certificate is a paper certificate. If you would prefer an e-certificate instead, you can let the clerk know during registration at the ceremony.

I was in the same situation. I had specified that I wanted an e-certificate when I submitted my citizenship application. However, I was invited to an in-person oath ceremony and received a paper certificate. In the end it worked out better for me because I have a flight in a few days so I didn't have to wait for them to email me the certificate to apply for my passport.

Good luck! And congrats on the oath invite.