Hello,

How do I verify the document number of a US naturalized citizen if they refuse to provide this information. I am an American born citizen, and need to complete a background form. The family member in question married a US citizen, thus, they became a US citizen. I asked and refused the information: "this is a private thing and you dont need to know it."

They became a citizen in Washington DC... should I just visit the National Archives? Also is there any law that prevents them from withholding such information?

Thank you.

Gerry Kravsky

What's the purpose of this background check? Why do you need to know if they are US citizen or not?

I am a natural born US citizen, I need this info for US Federal Employment (sec. clearance). I know this person became a US citizen hence the "this flag was flown on this day" certificate hanging in their living room, however, this person is a self righteous zealot who believes that only they can do good and anyone asking for this info is up to no good, and that I am invading their privacy. Basically I have no right to ask.

Thank you,

Gerry Kravsky

If this person knows that the information needs to be disclose for security clearance, employment benefits, etc. and he/she still ignores, he/she should have an expensive lesson on when it's time to disclose the information or when to say no.

Well first, you don't become a citizen just by getting married to a US citizen. It may still take years and tons of paper work after you get married.

You can not force them to, you can provide only that info they have, or you know, so you make unknown, or explain tis is what you were provided.

They will run it and know in minutes anyway.

Agree with FrChuck - I don't think marriage automatically makes you a US citizen.

You write "unknown" and an explanation on the background form. If a full check is done the information will be available to the Feds, with or without what you provide to them.

I really don't see the problem here. Lots of people don't have this info due to a death in the family or some other circumstance.