DS-2029

What is Form DS-2029?

Form DS-2029, Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA), by the United States Embassy is a form that allows a United States (U.S) citizen to apply to have his or her child become a U.S Citizen. It is necessary to apply for CRBA because the child abroad does not automatically become a U.S citizen even with both of his/her parents being one. However, one should take note that the form is only applicable to children under the age of 18. The eligibility for CRBA issuance depends on several factors which include the following:

1. Whether one or both parents are U.S citizens,
2. Whether the child’s parents were in “wedlock or married when the child was born, and
3. Whether the U.S citizen parent/s were physically present in the U.S for a certain period.

In general, the application for CRBA may be made in person at the Embassy after scheduling an appointment on the Embassy’s website, or by telephone. The Embassy might require some specific documentation. Thus, make sure to prepare the following original documents before your scheduled appointment date:

1. The child’s birth certificate. If the birth certificate is in another language other than English, bring the English translation if possible;
2. Evidence of the parent’s/parents’ citizenship and identity;
3. Evidence of the parent’s or parents’ physical presence or residence in the United States before the birth of the child;
4. Parents’ marriage certificate, if applicable;
5. Evidence of the termination of any previous marriages of the parents;
6. If the one applying is not the parent of the child, the person must present a certified copy of legal guardianship, or a notarized affidavit from the parent/parents that authorizes the person to make the application; and
7. One 2x2” passport-style photo of the child;

How to fill out Form DS-2029?

Form DS 2029, Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA), by the United States Embassy, is a 6-page document that needs to be filled out correctly by a US citizen parent to apply to have his or her child to become a citizen of the United States. Below is the information needed for one to fill out the form correctly.

Information About the Child

Item 1: Name of the Child in Full

Enter the name of the child that appears on the birth certificate. If the birth certificate shows a different name, the parent or legal guardian must present an explanatory affidavit regarding the child’s correct name. When the name of the child has been legally changed, by adoption or other legal action that amends the name of the child from birth, the parent or legal guardian should support it with documentary evidence. It is only then that the new name may be recorded.

Item 2: Sex

Mark the appropriate box to indicate the gender of the child. You may select:

• Male
• Female

Item 3: Date of Birth:

Enter the date of birth of the child with the month first, then followed by the date and year.

Item 4: Place of Birth:

Enter the place of birth of the child including the name of the city and the country.

Information on Mother/Father/Parent

Items 5 and 11: Full Name

Enter the full name of the mother, father, or parent as it appears on the passport or any government-issued identity document.

Items 6 and 12: All Previous Legal Names

Enter all legal names ever used by the Mother/Father/Parent including the name given at birth.

Items 7 and 13: Sex

Mark the appropriate box to indicate your gender. You may select:

• Male
• Female

Items 8 and 14: Date of Birth

Enter the date of birth of the mother, father, or parent with the month first followed by the date and year.

Items 9 and 15: Place of Birth

Enter the place of birth of the mother, father, or parent. Enter the name of the city, state or province, and county).

Items 10 and 16: Current Physical Address

Enter the current physical address of the mother, father, or parent. Do not list a P.O Box. If the application is completed in a foreign country, you may Enter an A.P.O Address.

Item 17: Mailing Address

Enter your mailing address.

Items 18 and 19: Citizenship

Mark the appropriate box to indicate whether the mother, father, or parent is a US Citizen, or Non-Citizen National when the child was born.

Marital Status of the Parents

Item 20: Marriage to the Biological Parent:

Mark "Yes" if you and a U.S citizen parent of the child were married to the biological parent of the child when the child was born; otherwise, mark "No".

Item 21: Date and Place of Marriage

Enter the date and place of marriage. Mark the current status of that marriage. You may select:

• Still married
• Divorced
• Death

If applicable, Enter the date of divorce or death.

Information on Mother/Father/Parent

Items 22 and 23: Marriage/s

Enter a list of any other marriages following the format: Date of marriage, end date, manner it ended (if applicable). If you have never been married, write “NONE” in this section.

Items 24 and 25: Time Spent in the United States

Enter a list of dates you have been present in the United States.

Items 26 and 27: Time Spent Abroad in U.S Armed Forces, in other Government employment, with qualifying international organization, or as a dependent child of a person so employed

Enter official documents of relevant periods of service from appropriate governmental departments or international organizations. For the names of qualifying organizations, consult the United States Embassy, or the consulate,

Section B

This part of Form DS-2029 should be completed before or by a consular officer, notary public, or other persons qualified to administer the oath.

Items 28

Enter your full name. Put an (X) in the box to affirm whether you are a U.S citizen or non-citizen national. Enter the name of your child, your child’s date of birth, place of birth. Put an (X) on the applicable boxes.

Item 29: Affirmation

Enter the name of the persons providing information, the relationship to the child, and affix your signature.

Item 30: Approval of Consular Report of Birth

The United States Embassy or consulate official approving the issuance of the Consular Report of Birth Abroad will enter the serial number of the Consular Report of Birth Abroad and the date and place of issuance. Then, the official will sign this section.

Section C

Item 31: Documents Presented

Mark the appropriate box to indicate the documents presented by the mother, father, or parent. Provide the necessary details asked.