Pilot Training Resources

U.S. Citizens

1. Determine Applicability. The requirements for determining citizenship status for any student, whether U.S. or alien, applies only to flight training toward a recreational pilot, sport pilot, or private pilot certificate; instrument rating; or multiengine rating.

2. Proof of Citizenship. Evidence of U.S. citizenship must be shown by ONE of the following:

   1. Valid, unexpired U.S. passport.

   2. Original birth certificate of the United States, American Samoa, or Swains Island, and government-issued picture ID.

   3. Original certification of birth abroad with raised seal (Form FS-545 or DS-1350) and government-issued picture ID.

   4. Original certificate of U.S. citizenship with raised seal (Form N-560 or N-561), or a Certificate of Repatriation (Form N-581), and government-issued picture ID.

   5. Original U.S. Naturalization Certificate with raised seal (Form N-550 or N-570) and a government issued picture ID.