Aquiring Citizenship
For general information on citizenship and
nationality click here.
Registering a Child
If your child has a claim to U.S. citizenship, it is necessary for the U.S. citizen parent to execute an application for a “Consular Report of Birth Abroad”, before a consular officer.
How do I Register a Child?
You are required to register your child in person and bring your child to this Embassy. We recommend that you register your child as soon as possible after his/her birth. It is not possible to register a child over the age of 18.
An appointment is required to register the birth of a child. To make an appointment, please send an e-mail to copenhagenACS@state.gov and include contact information, or call the Embassy at 3341 7223 between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Documents Required to Register a Child
- A completed Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad Worksheet (to download click here)
- Child’s original Danish Birth and Name/Baptism Certificate (fodsels- og navneattest or fodsels- og dabsattest -- the child’s name must be listed on the Birth Certificate) + 2 photocopies
- Parents’ original Marriage Certificate + 1 photocopy
- Original Divorce/Death Certificate showing termination of all prior marriages, + 1 photocopy
- If not married, an original Acknowledgment of Paternity (faderskabsattest)+ 1 photocopy
- Both parents’ Passports + 2 photocopies
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad fee: $65.00 (Dkr. 357.50)
- A stamped (Dkr. 76.00) self-addressed envelope
- All documents in Danish must be accompanied by an informal English translation.
Residents of Sweden: Please contact Embassy Stockholm for its documentary requirements.
If you wish you can apply for a Social Security Number for your child using this form
If you live in Jutland or Fyn, you may make an appointment to register your child and apply for a passport during the spring or fall consular visits, in lieu of applying at the Embassy. If you are registered with the Embassy you will receive notification of these visits