You will no longer be an American citizen if you voluntarily give up (renounce) your U.S. citizenship.

You might lose your U.S. citizenship in specific cases, including if you:

• Run for public office in a foreign country (under certain conditions)

• Enter military service in a foreign country (under certain conditions)

• Apply for citizenship in a foreign country with the intention of giving up U.S. citizenship

• Commit an act of treason against the United States

Giving up your U.S. citizenship has consequences. You should never make this decision lightly, as it can only be undone under very limited circumstances. Renouncing your U.S. citizenship means that you:

• Give up your rights and responsibilities as a U.S. citizen.

• Must become a citizen of another nation, or risk becoming "stateless."

• May need a visa to visit the United States.

Contact the U.S. Embassy or consulate in the country where you intend to live to renounce your U.S. citizenship.

In Indiana, as in all states, the renunciation of U.S. citizenship is governed by federal law, not state statutes. If you voluntarily renounce your U.S. citizenship, you will no longer be an American citizen. This can occur if you formally apply to give up citizenship, run for public office in a foreign country under certain conditions, serve in a foreign military under conditions that imply you intend to give up U.S. citizenship, apply for and obtain foreign citizenship with the intention to relinquish U.S. citizenship, or commit an act of treason against the United States. Renouncing U.S. citizenship is a serious decision with significant consequences, including losing the rights and responsibilities of a U.S. citizen, potentially becoming stateless if you do not obtain another nationality, and requiring a visa to visit the U.S. afterwards. To renounce U.S. citizenship, one must contact a U.S. Embassy or consulate in the foreign country where they reside. An attorney specializing in immigration law can provide guidance on the process and implications of renouncing U.S. citizenship.