Documents to be submitted to obtain a consular report of birth abroad for a child born in Mexico to U.S. citizen parent(s). Please present originals of all documents and one copy of each document.
In certain cases, documents in addition to those listed herein may be required.
- Original Mexican birth certificate (a provisional copy cannot be accepted)
- Certificado de nacido vivo (this certificate is given by the clinic or hospital where the Child was born)
- One small photograph of the child (black & white or color)
- Proof of U.S. parent's citizenship. Please show one of the following documents for one or both parents: (1) U.S. passport (valid or expired), (2) original U.S. birth certificate ( LONG, DETAILED FORM ) or (3) original Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization.
- Proof of both parent's identity (e.g., driver's license, state ID card, school ID, Mexican voting card, Mexican passport, etc.)
- If only the child's father is a U.S. citizen, proof of parent's relationship. If parents were married prior to the date of conception, please provide an original or certified copy of the marriage certificate. If the parents were not married at the time of conception, please provide other proof of the existence of the relationship at the time (e.g., personal letters and cards, dated photographs, telephone bills, etc.)
- Prenatal documents of the mother (e.g., ultrasounds, prescriptions, evidence of doctor visits, etc.)
- Documents from the hospital where the child was born (e.g., identification bracelet, hospital certificate of birth, hospital bill, vaccination card, etc.)
- If only one of the parents is a U.S. citizen, proof of the parent's phisical presence in the United States. e.g., school transcripts, income tax returns; social security earnings statements and any other proof that you have lived in the U.S.
The fee is $65.00 (We accept: Cast, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express).
Please contact the American Citizens Services section before coming to the U.S. Consulate to apply by calling 01-868-812-4402 Extensions : 275, 280 or 304.
Additional information is available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov/family/issues_birth.html, or you can contact the Passport and Citizenship Unit at (01-868)-812-44-02, Ext. 275 (Working Hours).
Information about dual nationality is available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov/law/dualnationality.html.
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