You must submit one of the following original certified documents as primary evidence of U.S. citizenship for your child:

• Certified U.S. Birth Certificate (must meet all of the following requirements):
  
  • Issued by City, County, or State of birth
  • Lists bearer's full name, date of birth, and place of birth
  • Lists parent(s) full names
  • Has date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)
  • Has registrar's signature
  • Has embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal of registrar
• Previous U.S. Passport (may be expired, must be undamaged)
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Certificate of Citizenship