Registering Overseas Births of U.S. Citizens in Bermuda

General Information
When a child is born to an American citizen parent, or parents overseas (i.e. Bermuda or any other foreign country) certain documentation is required in order for the child to be registered as an American citizen. Please note: You may register your child with the American Consulate in Bermuda even if your child was born in another foreign country. We strongly recommend that the birth of your child be reported to the Consulate as soon as possible after the birth.

How to Apply:

1. Once you receive the birth certificate from the Bermuda Registry General please:

     a) e-mail the Consulate at HmlAmConGen@state.gov or
     b) call (441) 295-1342 x 222/228

to request an application package which can then be e-mailed or mailed out to you.

2. Once you have completely filled out the application package and obtained all the necessary documents, you must then book an on-line appointment. Please click here. You may not be aware of the fact that even if your child holds a nationality of a country other than the U.S., if your child has a claim to U.S. citizenship, he or she must be in possession of a valid U.S. passport to enter the United States.

3. If approved, the child can receive his/her Consular Report of Birth Abroad, U.S. passport and apply for a Social Security number.  This Report of Birth record, also known as an FS-240, along with the Certification of Birth, DS-1350, is  acceptable as proof of birth and U.S. Citizenship for all legal purposes.

Note: If only one parent is a U.S. Citizen and that parent is not presently in this country, please contact the American Citizen Services Section (ACS)  for further instructions. 

Please note, the Consulate is closed during all official U.S. and Bermudian holidays. We advise that your child be registered as soon as possible after birth.