Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni is proud to administer the Oath of Citizenship to new citizens twice a month at naturalization ceremonies which take place at the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse in White Plains. These ceremonies mark the culmination of the process of applying for United States citizenship for our newest citizens.
The process of becoming a citizen
Citizenship is one of the most coveted gifts that the United States government can bestow. Most people become U.S. citizens by birth within the United States or to U.S. citizen parents. However, others become U.S. citizens by naturalization. Naturalization is the process by which United States citizenship is conferred upon a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). These requirements include a period of residency within the United States, the ability to read, write and speak English, and an understanding of United States history, among other things. In addition, all naturalization applicants must demonstrate good moral character. For information on applying for citizenship, please visit United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or download the 10 steps to Naturalization or call (800) 375-5283.
Naturalization Ceremonies for 2025
12:30 P.M. start time
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Hon. Charles Wood
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Hon. Lewis J. Lubell
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Hon. Janet C. Malone
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Hon. William J. Giacomo
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Hon. Joan B. Lefkowitz
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Hon. Keri A. Fiore
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Hon. Rolf Thorsen
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Hon. David S. Zuckerman
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Hon. Thomas Quinones
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Hon. David J. Squirrell
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Hon. Damaris E. Torrent
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Hon. Elena Goldberg Velazquez