Report of Birth Abroad

Required Documents

1. Honduran Birth Certificate in the Literal Form. We do not accept the green and white fill in the blank type of birth certificates normally issued by the civil registry, as they do not contain complete information. This certificate must be an original.
2. Parents’ Marriage Certificate: This certificate must be an original. Certified copies are accepted if issued in the U.S.
3. Evidence of dissolution of previous marriages: If applicable, divorce decrees or death certificates of any prior marriages of either parent should be presented. These certificates should be originals. Certified copies are only accepted if issued in the U.S.
4. Evidence of parents' U.S. citizenship: U.S. passport.
5. Proof of Identification of Foreign Parent: I.D. card or passport.
6. Proof of Biological Parentage: In order to transmit citizenship to your child you must prove the existing blood relationship between yourself and the child for whom you are applying. In order to do so you may wish to submit the following documentation:
   · Immigration Movement for the U.S. parent from Honduran Immigration Service.
   · Pre-natal and post-natal photos of family to include, mother, father and child.
   · Pre-natal medical records.
   · DNA testing, if you are otherwise unable to prove biological parentage – see specific instructions attached.
7. Child's Identification: Photos, school diplomas, previous passports, or any other documentation that bears the child’s name and photo. Must be original.
8. Passport Photos: Three photos size 2”x 2” on a white background. Instant and digital photos are not acceptable (see sample attached).
9. Fees: The total fee is of $147 Dollars: $65 for the report of birth and $82 for the passport. Fees may be paid in U.S. dollars or the equivalent in Lempiras. Credit cards and personal checks are not acceptable. Fees are non-refundable.
10. Proof of Physical Presence in the United States: The Immigration and Nationality Act specifies that in order to transmit citizenship to a child, the U.S. citizen parent must have been physically present in the United States for a specific amount of time prior to the child’s birth. (Note: If both parents are U.S. citizens, no proof of physical presence is required.) (more)
11. Application Forms: Use BLACK INK. 
    · Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form DS-2029). DO NOT use abbreviations when writing out months (see instruction sheet attached).
    · Affidavit of Parentage and Physical Presence Form. The U.S. citizen parent must detail dates and places where s/he has resided or visited since the day s/he was born, indicating purpose of trips, vacations, residence, business, studies, U.S. military service, etc…This form is divided into two main sections:
    the upper portion asks for all the times that you have been physically present in the United States since the day of your own birth. Continue on separate sheet, if necessary.
    the lower portion asks for all the times that you have been physically present abroad (anywhere outside the United States) since the day of your own birth. Continue on separate sheet, if necessary.
    · Passport Application. Do not sign the application prior to the interview with a Consular Officer. The Consular Officer will notarize your signature at the time of the interview.
    · Registration Card. This form should bear the child's name and data.
    
12. Child and Both Parents should be present: When filing a Report of Birth application both parents and the child should be present.
    
    If the U.S. citizen parent is unable to be present because s/he is outside of Honduras: S/he must complete the Affidavit of Paternity and Physical Presence form, and sign it before a U.S. notary public, however, the other parent and child must be present at the Consulate to complete the FS-579 application form.
    
    If the U.S. citizen parent has passed away: the original death certificate of that parent must be submitted.