Public services

Report of Birth Abroad

Most children born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. After the Consular Section confirms that the child has acquired U.S. citizenship, we can prepare a "Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America".

The U.S. citizen parent must bring the child to the Consular Section along with the following documents any time from Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  ACS is closed on official American and Ecuadorian holidays.

• Completed Report of Birth Abroad form DS-2029
  
• Child's Birth Certificate. Birth certificate of the child issued by the Ecuadorian Civil Registry. (Inscripción de Nacimiento)
  
• Proof of Parent's Citizenship. For example, U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate.
   
• Documentation of parent's physical presence:

A) For children born after 1986, proof that the U.S. citizen parent has lived in the U.S. for five years prior to the birth of the child, two years of which must be after the age of 14.

B) For children born before 1986, proof that the U.S. citizen parent has lived in the U.S. for 10 years prior to the birth of the child, five years of which must be after the age of 14.

C) Documents such as high school transcripts, tax returns, social security earnings statements and naturalization certificates may be accepted.

• There is a fee of US $65 for a Report of Birth Abroad.
  (Fee can be paid in cash, U.S. certified check or an International credit card).
  
• Parent's marriage, divorce or death certificate if applicable.
  
• Records of Pregnancy. If available, records of the mother's pregnancy. For example, ecosounds, doctor's certificates, photographs.

Once the Consulate has confirmed the child's U.S. citizenship we can help you obtain a social security card and the child's first passport. The first passport for a minor child costs $82.