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HOW TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION

Most of the items on the form are self-explanatory with the exception of the items discussed below. The numbers

match the numbered items on the form.

1. Name of Child in Full: Enter the name of the child as it is recorded on the local birth certificate. If a different name

is shown on the birth certificate, an explanatory affidavit from the parent or legal guardian must be presented regarding

the correct name. When a child's name has been legally changed by adoption or certain other legal action amending

the child's name from birth, the new name may be recorded on the application if supported by documentary evidence.

2. Sex: Check (X) box to indicate whether male or female.

3. Date of Birth: Write the month before the date and year. (Example: 10/2/2009).

(month)

(day)

(year)

4. Place of Birth: Enter the name of the city and country.

Mother/Father/Parent. NOTE: If the U.S. citizen parent transmitting citizenship to the child is not present, he

or she may complete State Department Form DS 5507 Affidavit of Parentage Physical Presence and Support

and submit separately. The parent completing this application should provide as much information on the

parent completing the Form DS 5507 as he or she has.)

INFORMATION ABOUT MOTHER/FATHER/PARENT

5 and 11. Full Name: Enter Mother/Father/Parent's name as it appears on the passport and/or government issued

identity document.

6 and 12. All Previous Legal Names: Enter all legal names ever used by father, including name at birth.

7 and 13. Sex: Check (X) box to indicate whether male or female.

8 and 14. Date of Birth: Write the month before the day and year. (Example: 10/2/2009).

(month)(day)(year)

9 and 15. Place of Birth: Enter the name of the city, state/province (if applicable) and country.

10 and 16. Current Physical Address (Do not list a P.O. Box) (You may list an A.P.O. Address): Enter the address in

the foreign country where the application is completed.

17. Enter Mailing Address

18 and 19. Citizenship: Please place an "X" in the "yes" box or the "no" box to indicate whether you were a U.S

Citizen or Non-Citizen National when the child was born.

20. Enter yes or no if you and U.S. citizen parent of child were/was married to the child's other biological parent when

the child was born.

21. List Date and Place of marriage and check current status of that marriage, adding date of death or divorce if

applicable.

22 and 23. Marriage(s): Please list any other marriages as follows: Date of marriage; end date, if any; and manner

ended, if applicable. If you have never been married, enter "none."

24 and 25. Time spent in the United States: List all dates you have been present in the United States.

26 and 27. Time spent abroad in U.S. Armed Forces, in other U.S. Government employment, with qualifying

international organization, or as a dependent child of a person so employed: Official documentation of relevant periods

of service from the appropriate governmental department or international organization must be presented. For names

of qualifying organizations, consult the U.S. embassy or consulate.

28. Do not sign until you are appearing before the person administering the oath/affirmation.

29. Do not sign until you are appearing before the person administering the oath/affirmation.

30. The U.S. embassy or consulate official approving the issuance of the Consular Report of Birth Abroad will enter the

serial number of the Consular Report of Birth Abroad and the date and place of issuance before signing this section.

DS-2029

Instruction Page 2 of 2

04-2016

Form Ds-2029 - Application For Consular Report Of Birth Abroad Of A Citizen Of The United States Of America - U.s. Department Of State Page 2

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