Where can I get a birth certificate for U.S. citizen born abroad?

Question

I lost my daughter's birth certificate (born abroad). It is not a regular U.S. birth certificate, so I can not get it online.

Going to Washington, D.C. is the only option so far. Is there any other way? Thank you for your help.

Answer 1

You have to go to the town they were born, show that they are your child (with an ID), and they will give you a copy, usually it costs about $10. Krista

Answer 2

Birth Records of Children Born in Foreign Countries to U.S. Parents

The birth of a child abroad to U.S. citizen parent(s) should be reported to the nearest U.S. Consulate or Embassy as soon after the birth as possible. To do this, the child's parent or legal guardian should file an Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (Form FS-579/SS-5). This form may also be used to apply for a Social Security Number for the child. A $40.00 fee is charged for reporting the birth.

The application must be supported by evidence to establish the child's U.S. citizenship. Usually, the following documents are needed:

the child's birth certificate

evidence of the U.S. citizenship of the parent(s) such as a certified copy of a birth certificate, U.S. passport, or Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship

evidence of the parents' marriage, if applicable

affidavit(s) of the physical presence of the parent(s) in the United States

Each document should be certified as a true copy of the original by the registrar of the office that issued the document. Other documents may be needed in some cases. Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for details on what evidence is needed.

When the application is approved, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (Form FS-240) is given to the applicant. This document, known as the Consular Report of Birth, has the same value as proof of citizenship as the Certificate of Citizenship issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

A Consular Report of Birth can be prepared only at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate overseas, and only if the person who is the subject of the report is under 18 years of age when the application is made. A person residing abroad who is now 18 years of age or over, and whose claim to U.S. citizenship has never been documented, should contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for assistance in registering as a U.S. citizen.

As of November 1, 1990, the U.S. Department of State no longer issues multiple copies of the Consular Report of Birth. However, a replacement Consular Report of Birth may be issued if the original document is lost or mutilated. The U.S. Department of State also issues certified copies of the Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1365), which contains the same information as on the Consular Report of Birth. The DS-1365 serves most needs and can be issued in multiple copies. Documents are issued only to the subject of the Consular Report of Birth, the subject's parents or legal guardian, or a person who submits written authorization from the subject.

To request copies of the DS-1365 or a replacement FS-240, write to Passport Services, Correspondence Branch, U.S. Department of State, 1111 19th Street NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20522-1705. Please include the following items:

the full name of the child at birth (and any adoptive name)

the date and place of birth

the names of the parents

the serial number of the FS-240 (if the FS-240 was issued after November 1, 1990)

any available passport information

the signature of the requestor and the requestor's relationship to the subject

a check or money order for $40.00 for the FS-240, $20.00 for the first DS-1350 and $10.00 for each additional issued at the same time per document requested, made payable to the U.S. Department of State

if applying for a replacement FS-240, a notarized affidavit by the subject, parent, or legal representative that states the name, date and place of birth of the subject, and the whereabouts of the original FS-240

To obtain a Consular Report of Birth in a new name, send a written request and fees as noted above, the original (or replacement) Consular Report of Birth, or if not available, a notarized affidavit about its whereabouts. Also, send a certified copy of the court order or final adoption decree which identifies the child and shows the change of name with the request. If the name has been changed informally, submit public records and affidavits that show the change of name.

Answer 3

you have to go to the high comissioner at your nearest embassy, there you can apply for a birth certificate. it is up to whether or not that particular office has a supply of the certificates or they will advise you on how to obtain one

Answer 4

If your daughter was born abroad (in another country) then it isn't a US birth certificate. Why not request it from the embassy of that country in the US?**

Answer 5

You can submit your request through mail. Visit this page from the Department of State website:

http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/fir...

Answer 6

You can get it from the American embassy direct in your century.

Answer 7

Your daughter's birth certificate would be for the country where she was born in, as she is a citizen of that country by birth. Until you file the proper forms to change her citizenship, she is a citizen of the country abroad.

My suggestion - go to the consular website of the specific country and find out about getting a birth certificate - some countries have information on their websites about how to obtain one.