How to Apply for Proof of U.S citizenship
The following documents serve as proof of U.S. citizenship:
- Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
- Report of Birth Abroad
- Certificate of Citizenship
- U.S. Passport
Steps to Get Proof of US Citizenship
Steps to get a Certified U.S. Birth Certificate:
Only persons born in the U.S. can get a U.S. birth certificate. Generally, birth certificates are issued at the hospital where the child is born. If the child is not born in a hospital, the parent(s) may request a certified birth certificate from the state where the child was born.
Steps to get a Report of Birth Abroad:
If a child is born to U.S. citizen parent(s) outside of the U.S., the parent(s) can file for a Report of Birth Abroad. The child must be under 18 years of age.
1. Submit Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America, to the nearest U.S. consulate to register the birth and receive proof of citizenship.
2. Receive a Certificate of Report of Birth, Form DS-1350, which will act as proof of citizenship for the child.
Steps to get a Certificate of Citizenship:
To apply for a Certificate of Citizenship, the U.S. citizen must (one of the following):
- Have been born outside the U.S. to U.S. citizen parents
- Have been automatically granted citizenship before the age of 18
To apply, file Form N-600 with the USCIS and receive a Certificate of Citizenship in the mail.
Steps to Apply for a U.S. Passport:
1. Complete U.S. Department of State Form DS-11.
2. Have citizenship verified at a designated Passport Acceptance Facility or an official Passport Agency.
3. Submit your application to the National Passport Center.
4. Receive your passport in the mail.
