Registering American Citizens Born Abroad
The birth in Guatemala of a child with a claim to American citizenship should be reported at the earliest possible date to the consular section of the American Embassy in Guatemala City.
In order to complete a Report of Birth the American citizen’s parent(s) and the child should appear personally at Window 3 of the Consular Section, with the following:
- Complete Form DS-2029/SS-5, Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America.
- Original Guatemalan birth certificate (Certificación de Nacimiento, NOT the boleta issued by the Registrador Civil of the locality where the birth occurred).
Upon presentation of satisfactory documentation to a consular officer and a determination that the child qualifies for U.S. citizenship, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America, Form FS-240, will be issued, usually within an hour. One original will be forwarded to the Department of State in Washington, D.C. for permanent filing.
Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América
Avenida Reforma 7-01, Zona 10
Guatemala Ciudad, Guatemala
Phone: (502) 331-1541
Fax: (502) 332-4353
Email: AmCitsGuatemala@state.gov