Rich County (Utah) Naturalization Records
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About the Collection
These records contain forms used during the process of becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States by residents in Rich County, Utah. Forms include those for declaration of intention, petition for citizenship, and citizenship certificate.
District Court (First District : Rich County) Declaration of Intention record books
This series contains bound volumes with forms used to document an individuals intent to become a naturalized citizen. Filing of a "declaration of intention to become a citizen" at least two years prior to applying for citizenship was the first step in the naturalization process. These volumes contain recorded copies of the declarations of individuals' intentions to later become United States citizens and to renounce current citizenship. The earlier forms contain little more than the declarant's name and native country, but forms after 1906 contain more detailed information about both the individual and his family.
District Court (First District : Rich County) Naturalization Petition and Record
This series contains a volume of pre-printed forms used to record applications of individuals to become citizens. The form records such information as applicant name, current place of residence, date and place of birth, date of arrival in the United States, and the names of wife and children. The form also includes affidavits attesting to the applicant's character, an oath of allegiance signed by the applicant, and an order signed by the judge granting citizenship. Once the order was signed, the applicant could receive a certificate of citizenship.
District Court (First District : Rich County) Naturalization Record
This series contains a volume of pre-printed forms used to record certificates of citizenship for applicants who had met the necessary requirements. The forms record such information as application date, applicant name, place of foreign origin, current place of residence, and the signature of the judge granting citizenship.
Page Last Updated September 19, 2024.
About this Collection
Originally published in September 2024. Digitized by Allen Guglielmotto. Metadata by Gina Strack.