Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)

The U.S. citizen parents of a child born in Burma should report the birth to the Embassy in Rangoon. The Embassy will issue a Consular Report of Birth Abroad and a U.S. passport. The Report of Birth Abroad is not a birth certificate, but it can often be used in place of one in the U.S.

Note also that the application for a Report of Birth includes an application for a social security number. The number will be mailed to you approximately six to eight months after registration.

Please bring the following items when you apply for a report of birth abroad:

• The child's official, local birth certificate issued by the hospital, and an English translation
• The parents' passports
• A certified copy of the parents' marriage certificate, if applicable
• Evidence of the termination of any previous marriages
• Evidence of presence or residence in the U.S. by the citizen parent(s)

• A Report fee of $65.00

Only the Department of State in Washington, DC can produce additional copies of CRBAs. For information on how to obtain additional copies, click on Detailed CRBA Info from the Department of State.