The Panama Canal Zone before October 1, 1979
nationality by virtue of having been born in one of the following current or former US territories or outlying possessions during the relevant periods detailed below are not eligible for a CRBA.Īpplicable locations and periods include: There are, however, a number of individuals who may be unclear as to whether they have a CRBA or a US Birth Certificate. While birth certificates are issued to US citizens born on US soil, a CRBA is issued to US citizens born on US military bases or outside US territory. Consular Report of Birth Abroad vs Birth CertificateĪ Consular Report of Birth Abroad is the equivalent of a US Birth Certificate. The Department of State will maintain all registered records of births abroad. passport, and many other official purposes. citizenship and can be used to register for school, get a U.S. Passport at the same time as applying for their CRBA”. passport at the same time.Īlthough CRBA applications can be made at any time before the citizen’s 18th birthday, parents are encouraged by the Government to “apply for their child’s Social Security Number and U.S. When a child is born abroad, their mother or father can apply for a CRBA and the child’s U.S. Parents must register a child’s birth abroad at the local consulate or embassy. citizenship is born overseas, their mother or father should apply for a CRBA as soon as possible. How Do I Get a Consular Report of Birth Abroad? The Consular Report of Birth Abroad -also known as Form FS-240- is then issued and can be used as proof of U.S. military base outside the United States is registered through CRBA Form DS-2029. citizen that took place overseas or at a U.S.
The Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) certifies that a child born abroad to U.S.