Study the civics test that applies to you.
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If you filed N-400 on or after October 20, 2025, you take the 2025 civics test.
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There are two civics tests. The date you filed Form N-400 picks the test. If you filed before October 20, 2025, you take the 2008 test. The officer asks up to 10 questions. You need 6 right. If you filed on or after October 20, 2025, you take the 2025 test. The officer asks up to 20 questions from a list of 128. You need 12 right. You also take an English test, unless an exception applies. You must speak, read, and write some basic English. Do not buy a secret list. The official questions are free on the government website.
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Some applicants qualify for special consideration called 65/20 if, when they file Form N-400, they are age 65 or older and have lived in the United States for periods totaling at least 20 years as lawful permanent residents. For the 2025 test, they study 20 questions marked with an asterisk. USCIS asks 10 of those questions. They need 6 correct answers. Qualifying applicants may take the civics test in the language of their choice.
Official 2025 questions and 65/20 rules · Answers that can change
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How many correct answers are needed on the standard 2025 civics test?
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At least 12 out of up to 20 questions. The 65/20 special rule uses 6 of 10.
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