Pennsylvania Department of Health - Vital Records · Pennsylvania state form
Report of a Child Born Abroad HD002001
Use form HD002001 to report the birth abroad of a child born to Pennsylvania residents. Include supporting evidence and submit the notarized report to the Department of Health.
- What this form is
- Pennsylvania residents use form HD002001 to report a child’s birth outside the United States. The form requests information about the child and parents, plus evidence of the child’s birth, parental Pennsylvania residency, and parental United States citizenship. Sign the report in front of a notary and mail it with supporting documents to the Bureau of Health Statistics and Registries. After approval, the Department will inform you so you can submit a birth certificate application.
- Who needs it
- A parent reporting a child younger than 18, or an individual age 18 or older reporting their own birth abroad, may use this form.
- Why it needs a notary
- The report must be signed in front of a notary public. You can complete the notarization online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Mail the notarized report and supporting documentary evidence to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Health Statistics and Registries, ATTN: Birth Registry, 555 Walnut St., 6th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1934.
Questions
Who can file the Report of a Child Born Abroad?
A parent may file for a child younger than 18. An individual who is 18 or older may report their own birth. Another individual may file on someone’s behalf and must provide the reason and their relationship.
Does the Report of a Child Born Abroad need to be notarized?
Yes. The form says to sign it in front of a notary public. You can complete the notarization online with a commissioned online notary.
What happens after the report is approved?
The Department of Health will inform you when the report has been accepted. To receive a birth certificate, submit an Application for a Birth Certificate after you are informed of approval.