What is a CRBA?
A child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth if certain requirements are met. A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA, or Form FS-240) is a document that certifies a child acquired U.S. citizenship at birth. You should report the birth of a child born abroad at a U.S. embassy or consulate overseas before the child's 18th birthday. The U.S. embassy or consulate will issue the child a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA).
The application generally must be submitted in the consular district where the applicant was born and signed before a U.S. consular officer, a consular agent, or, in the case of children born in U.S. military hospitals, a designated military official. A CRBA is proof of U.S. citizenship; however, it is not a travel document and does not take the place of a passport for travel purposes. The Consular Report of Birth Abroad may be used in lieu of a U.S. birth certificate for many official purposes, such as registration of your child in school, employment, etc.
How to apply for a CRBA?
You can apply for a CRBA by completing Form DS-2029. For instructions on how to apply for a CRBA, visit the webpage for the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in the country where your child was born and navigate to the American Citizens Service section. Please note the application must be signed in front of a consular officer, notary public, or other person qualified to administer oaths.
How to Apostille a CRBA?
The US Department of State is responsible for issuing apostille certificates for CRBAs. Since the U.S. embassy or consulate will provide one original copy of an eligible child’s CRBA. We do not suggest using this original one to request an apostille. When you authorize us, we can request a copy of CRBA from the US Department of State and attach an apostille certificate to it.
Processing Time: you should expect to receive your document in 3 to 4 months. Because of the unique nature of the records, the US Department of State cannot provide expedited service.
You may order the apostille service below by selecting the type of "CRBA".
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