How to get an american passport for an italian citizen with american father?

Question

Hi! I'm 20 yo, born in italy, were i live. My father was born in N.Y. (his parents are both american), but he is resident in Italy. My mother is Italian. Is it possible for me to get an american passport? How? And in general what is required to get it? Thank you for the answers.

Pasquale.

Answer 1

Contact the nearest US foreign mission with an American Citizen Services Unit.  You will need your birth certificate and documents tying you and your mother to your father, as well as his proof of US citizenship.

http://rome.usembassy.gov/english/

Answer 2

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