Form G-1041: Genealogy Index Search Request
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What is Form G-1041?
Form G-1041 asks the USCIS Genealogy Program to search its historical indexes for records about a deceased person. The search results identify records, such as naturalization files, that can then be requested with Form G-1041A.
Who files it: Researchers, family historians, and others seeking historical immigration and naturalization records.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Full name, aliases, and date and place of birth of the subject
- Proof of death if the subject was born less than 100 years ago
- Any known details such as dates of arrival or naturalization
- Can be filed online or by mail
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form G-1041 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form G-1041
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 2 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: names.
How entries are written 6 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: addresses; and immigration status and history.
Dates 2 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: passports, visas and arrival records; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 4 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; and addresses.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 2 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 2 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form G-1041
- Use the current edition (04/01/24). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form G-1041 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form G-1041 questions
What is Form G-1041 used for?
Form G-1041 asks the USCIS Genealogy Program to search its historical indexes for records about a deceased person. The search results identify records, such as naturalization files, that can then be requested with Form G-1041A.
Who files Form G-1041?
Researchers, family historians, and others seeking historical immigration and naturalization records.
What does FormVeritas check on Form G-1041?
FormVeritas runs 18 checks written for Form G-1041, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form G-1041?
USCIS lists 04/01/24 as the current edition of Form G-1041. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form G-1041 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form G-1041 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form G-1041?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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