A Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States (Form FS-240) is an official document certifying acquisition of citizenship for a child born outside of the United States.
When applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad for a child who has never been documented as a U.S. citizen, the
documentary evidence listed below should be presented. In certain instances, additional evidence may be required.
Unless otherwise provided, all documentation submitted must be originals or certified copies of the originals bearing the
seal of the issuing vital records office, court, or other authority
- Child's birth certificate.
- Evidence of the parent(s)' U.S. citizenship and identity. This may consist of a U.S. passport, U.S. passport card,Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship or timely filed U.S. birth certificate.For other forms of acceptable U.S. citizenship evidence, contact the U.S. consul. A passport or government issued Photo ID must be presented as proof of identity.
- Evidence of the U.S. citizen parent(s)' physical presence or residence in the United States prior to the birth of the child. Such evidence may include, but is not limited to affidavits, school, employment, tax, bank, and medical records, utility bills, rent receipts, or other official public documents. Evidence of time spent abroad working for the U.S. government, U.S. Armed Forces or qualifying international organization, or as a dependent child of a person working abroad for such entities prior to the birth of the child is also acceptable in some cases.
- Parents' marriage certificate, if applicable.
- Evidence of the termination of any previous marriages of the parents (divorce decree, annulment decree, or death certificate).
- If a person other than a parent or the child is applying for the Consular Report of Birth Abroad, the person must present a certified copy of legal guardianship or notarized affidavit from the parent(s) authorizing the person to make the application.
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