Military-American born abroad?

Question

I am an adult citizen born abroad. I have a German birth certificate. How do i change that to am American birth certificate born abroad. I have a certificate that i got years ago signed by Warren Christiper when my dad was alive. He was statiined in Germany when i was born and came back to the states when i was two years old. My dad never got me my own passport so i share my mom's. My dad died in 1998. Can any one help me. Thank you so much. vonchaf

Answer 1

If you received a certificate signed by Warren Christopher, you probably were documented as a US citizen by your parents and the nearest embassy.  Embassies don't keep records of the reports of birth (FS-240's) they issue:  to get a copy you must write to the State Department:

OBTAINING COPIES OF THE FS-240, DS-1350, AND PANAMA CANAL ZONE BIRTH CERTIFICATES

The DS-1350 or a replacement FS-240 can be obtained by writing to:

Vital Records Section

Passport Services

1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 510

Washington, D.C. 20522-1705

A written request must be notarized and must include a copy of valid photo identification of the requester. The written request must include:

(1) full name of child at birth (plus any adoptive names)

(2) date and place of birth

(3) names of parents

(4) serial number, if known, of the FS-240 (on those issued after November 1, 1990) if known

(5) any available passport information

(6) signature of requester and

(7) notarized affidavit for a replacement FS-240 (if applicable).

Note: For Panama Canal Zone (PCZ) birth certificates, just include items (1) through (3).

The fee for an FS-240 is $30. The fees for DS-1350 and PCZ certificates are $30 for the first copy, $20 each additional copy . Make check or bank draft drawn on a bank in the United States, or money order, payable to the "Department of State." The Department will assume no responsibility for cash lost in the mail. Documents will be provided to the person who is the subject of the Report of Birth, the subject’s parents, the subject’s legal guardian, authorized government agency, or a person who submits written authorization from the subject of the Report of Birth.

Answer 2

Vonchaf,

You can't change your birth certificate. However, you can claim dual-citizenship by virtue of being born to an American father. Bring your birth certificate/ additional ID's with pics and any/all documents proving that your father was an American to the American Citizen Services Unit of the US embassy nearest your location. They will be able to assist you in obtaining a passport. I am sure you mother will be of great help with regard to this. In Germany, here are the US Embassies.**

Answer 3

You don't have to exchange it.  You are eligible for dual citizenship.  The Department of Veteran Affairs should be able to tell you the steps to take to get your military American birth certificate.

Sounds as if you are eligible for veteran's benefits to further your education, depending on your age.  They can help you with that also.

Answer 4

if you were born in Germany , you cannot change the birth certificate , you are an US citizen anyway ,

since you are in the state , i do not understand your question ? are you having a hard time to get a passport of your own ?

go to this page and ask for :

Obtain a U.S. Birth Certificate  

(Including the District of Columbia and all territories)



Obtain a Consular Report of Birth Abroad at this page :

http://travel.state.gov/passport/service...

Answer 5

your mom and dad should have registered u as an american citizen born abroad if one of your parents is an american contact the american embassey ithink i,m not sure i have my paper work from germany,s american embasey from 1947 my dad was an american my mom was english they were stationed in germany after the war with me i hope this helps u because in the future u will need your benifits