How do you obtain a birth certificate for a US citizen born abroad?

Vitruvian Man

If you were born abroad and your parents filled out a Consular Report of Birth (FS-240), or a Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1350). you need to Talk to the US Department of State. They will have a copy on file. You can also talk to the British government (via the nearest British Consul or Embassy) to get a copy of your British birth certificate.

Here is some info on getting the certificate:

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 subjectâ€™s parents, the subjectâ€™s legal guardian, authorized government agency, or a person who submits written authorization from the subject of the Report of Birth.

Temmah B

Here you go:

http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/births/obtainingbirthcertificates/index.asp

Tells you exactly how to get a copy of your birth certificate.

Good luck

La_Liona

Contact social security and/or the U.S. passport people and explain the situation and they may be able to point you in the right direction. If you were born over there, were you born on a military installation? Do you have your passport? Do you have other identification? That should help.

Lloyd

The info. you need is here:

http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/births/obtainingbirthcertificates/index.asp

stokielass8

call the us embassy in washington dc. be patient...it takes a long time on the phone, maybe email, although ive never tried it, once you get through they are so helpful.

or contact a relative or friend in england, which is prob easier.

if you have american parents you get it from the usa, if you have english parents you get it from there

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