You must submit one of the following original certified documents as primary evidence of U.S. citizenship for your child:
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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
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Previous U.S. Passport (may be expired, must be undamaged)
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Consular Report of Birth Abroad
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Certificate of Naturalization
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Certificate of Citizenship