Because the ceremonies take place in a courtroom, attendees should dress in a manner appropriate for that environment. Business casual is appropriate. Please remove all sunglasses, hats, and any headwear not worn for religious purposes before entering the courtroom.         

Children may attend the ceremony but are not allowed in the balcony area of the Phoenix Courthouse. If a child becomes upset or begins to cry, we ask that you escort them out of the courtroom, so they do not interrupt the proceedings.

Guests may bring balloons to the ceremony; however, please ensure they do not block other attendees’ view of the proceedings.

Yes, cell phones are permitted in the courthouse, but you will be asked to silence it during the ceremony.

Yes, pictures are allowed and encouraged at naturalization ceremonies.

No, a passport, standard driver license or state issued ID is sufficient for entry into the Courthouse.

For ceremonies held in the Special Proceedings Courtroom, the court does not place a limit on the number of guests, but seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

In smaller courtrooms, seating is also available on a first-come, first-served basis. When the room reaches capacity, individuals standing in front of the doors will be asked to leave to maintain safe and unobstructed access to and from the courtroom. Smaller courtrooms are listed on the schedule in red.

To view the naturalization ceremony schedule, please click here and select the appropriate ceremony location from the list.
 

The courtroom will be open to the public one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Guests may arrive at that time, as seating is first-come, first-serve.