Registering a Birth

To apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America, please visit the Consular Section during our American citizen services hours, Mondays through Fridays, from 2 to 5 pm.  The American citizen parent(s) and the child must appear in person.  Please provide the documents and forms listed below:

1.  Child’s birth certificate: one original and one certified copy, with English translation.

2.  Proof of parents’ citizenship:

For American citizen parent(s):
- U.S. passport; or
- U.S. birth certificate, showing filing date and issuing office’s seal; or
- U.S. Naturalization Certificate; or
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad

For alien parent:
- identity document (passport, citizenship id card, etc.)

3. Parent’s marriage certificate (if married): one original and one certified copy, with English translation

4. Applicable forms, photos, fees:

- Completed application for Consular Report of Birth, Form DS-229/SS-5, (do not sign it, as your oath will be taken by the consul)
- Completed passport application, Form DSP-11 (do not sign it, as your oath will be taken by the consul)
- Two identical passport photos, 2”x 2” (5cm x 5 cm), color or black/white with light background, taken within the past six months.
- Fees of $150. CRBA fee- $65, passport fee- $85

5.  Proof of parent’s ability to transmit U.S. citizenship:

When a child has one U.S. citizen and one alien parent, the Consular Section will need proof of the U.S. citizen parent’s extended residence in the U.S.  Such proof may be in the form of school, tax, employment, travel, or other records.  The Consular Section can provide additional details