Birth Abroad

Registering the Birth of a U.S. Citizen Child

A child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents is documented as a U.S. citizen by applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA).  To apply for a CRBA, the child must appear in person with his/her parents together with the following original documents:

• Proof of parent(s) citizenship and identity (such as passports and/or Naturalization Certificates)
• Child’s birth certificate
• Two 2 inch X 2 inch color photographs on a white background
• Pre-natal and hospital records of the birth, including original ultra-sound scans
• Parents marriage certificate
• Divorce decrees from any previous marriages, if applicable
• Proof of parents’ residence in the U.S., such as old passports
• If only one parent is present in India, the other parent must complete Form DS-3053 Notarized Statement of Consent
• Fee of US $65 or Rs. 2,990 for Consular Report of Birth alone, or a total of U.S. $150 or Rs. 6,900 if you are applying for a U.S. passport along with a Consular Report of Birth for the child.

In order to save time, we strongly recommend that parents complete the application for a Consular Report of Birth, Form DS-2029 and passport application, Form DS-11, before appearing at the U.S. Consulate. 

If you were previously issued a certificate of consular report of birth abroad and should you need a replacement/additional copies, click here

For further information on services for U.S. citizens click here http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html