

The full name of the child at birth (and any adoptive name).To request a replacement FS-240, write to: Effective Septemall requests must be notarized and include a copy of the requester’s valid photo identification. The Consular Report of Birth documents are issued only to the subject of the Consular Report of Birth, the subject’s parents (if subject is under age 18) or legal guardian. All previously issued FS-240 and DS-1350 documents are still valid for proof of identity, citizenship and other legal purposes. As of Decemthe Certificate of Report of Birth Abroad (DS-1350) is no longer issued. You may request multiple copies of this document at any time. The Department began issuing a new consular Report of Birth on January 3, 2011. Embassy or Consulate for assistance in registering as a U.S. citizenship has never been documented, should contact the nearest U.S. A person residing abroad who is now 18 years of age or over, and whose claim to U.S.

Embassy or Consulate overseas, and only if the person who is the subject of the report is under 18 years of age when the application is made. This document, known as the Consular Report of Birth, has the same value as proof of citizenship as the Certificate of Citizenship issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.Ī Consular Report of Birth can be prepared only at a U.S. When the application is approved, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (Form FS-240) is given to the applicant. Embassy or Consulate for details on what evidence is needed. Other documents may be needed in some cases. Affidavit(s) of the physical presence of the parent(s) in the United States.Įach document should be certified as a true copy of the original by the registrar of the office that issued the document.Evidence of the parents’ marriage, if applicable and.passport, or Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship citizenship of the parent(s) such as a certified copy of a birth certificate, U.S. Usually, the following documents are needed: The application must be supported by evidence to establish the child’s U.S. See Department of State link External for more information. A $100.00 fee is charged for reporting the birth at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy as soon after the birth as possible. citizen parent(s) should be reported to the nearest U.S. Birth records of persons born in foreign countries who are U.S.
