Do I need to fill out DS-5507 if I'm not physically present?

[CptSupermrkt 1]

Hi all, pretty standard question I think, hopefully this will be a quick one.

My wife lives in Japan (Japanese citizen). I live in America (U.S. citizen by birth). Our baby is due October 1st. When the baby is born, I will go for a visit, but will soon return to the U.S. I will not be present when my wife goes to the embassy.

I'm currently filling out DS-2029 (Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America). I notice in the instructions a bold note saying that "if the U.S. citizen parent (me) 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."

The following points are not clear to me:

• Do I NEED to fill out the DS 5507? The note says "may complete," as in, it's optional/an alternative. At least that's how I read it.
• If I do fill out DS 5507, do we need DS 2029 at all? If so, do I fill it out the information for BOTH parents, or just my wife's information (since all of mine will be submitted with the DS 5507)?

[sjr09 155]

Hi all, pretty standard question I think, hopefully this will be a quick one.

My wife lives in Japan (Japanese citizen). I live in America (U.S. citizen by birth). Our baby is due October 1st. When the baby is born, I will go for a visit, but will soon return to the U.S. I will not be present when my wife goes to the embassy.

I'm currently filling out DS-2029 (Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America). I notice in the instructions a bold note saying that "if the U.S. citizen parent (me) 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."

The following points are not clear to me:

• Do I NEED to fill out the DS 5507? The note says "may complete," as in, it's optional/an alternative. At least that's how I read it.
• If I do fill out DS 5507, do we need DS 2029 at all? If so, do I fill it out the information for BOTH parents, or just my wife's information (since all of mine will be submitted with the DS 5507)?

First and foremost congratulation on the up-coming birth and fatherhood.

DS- 5507 Some US Embassies require this form regardless of marital status or if your present or not. I would fill-out all form, that way if they are needed USEJ you can easily present them seamlessly.

Your confused, YES! You must fill out DS-2029 as it’s the (Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad) the form requires infomation from both parents as it clearly shows; http://photos.state.gov/libraries/libya/19452/public/DS-2029_report_of_birth.pdf Your reading more into this, then is needed. The forms are stright forward and simple... Don't forget if the child will be traveling to the US DS-11 and if you will not be present for interview DS-3053.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/libya/19452/public/DS-2029_report_of_birth.pdf

Edited August 29, 2013 by sjr09

[JonJon78 0]

I have same question about DS-5507. It said on the application if im not gonna be present then i have to fill out DS-5507 but on the last page that i need to sign in front of the consular officer. The probkem is there is no consular officer here at the united state. Who can sign off  when I sign it? Notary public saud they can’t sign it because it doesn’t said notary public only consular officer or passport specialist officer? Can i send this form without consular officer signature or I have to leave it blank for that part? Please help!!!

[Varoniw 0]

On 2/21/2019 at 7:37 PM, JonJon78 said:

I have same question about DS-5507. It said on the application if im not gonna be present then i have to fill out DS-5507 but on the last page that i need to sign in front of the consular officer. The probkem is there is no consular officer here at the united state. Who can sign off  when I sign it? Notary public saud they can’t sign it because it doesn’t said notary public only consular officer or passport specialist officer? Can i send this form without consular officer signature or I have to leave it blank for that part? Please help!!!

If you figure out the answer to your question please post it im having a hard time figuring this out

[Tisa 9]

On 2/26/2019 at 8:41 AM, Varoniw said:

If you figure out the answer to your question please post it im having a hard time figuring this out

 I need help with the exact same thing! Can anybody help ? 

[LyJa 0]

On 2/22/2019 at 8:37 AM, JonJon78 said:

I have same question about DS-5507. It said on the application if im not gonna be present then i have to fill out DS-5507 but on the last page that i need to sign in front of the consular officer. The probkem is there is no consular officer here at the united state. Who can sign off  when I sign it? Notary public saud they can’t sign it because it doesn’t said notary public only consular officer or passport specialist officer? Can i send this form without consular officer signature or I have to leave it blank for that part? Please help!!!

Same question too..what should we do with dat?do we have to leave it blank for that part?

[Trompie 9]

It seems you just have to find a notary who is prepared to fill out the section, but I can totally see how some may refuse based on the wording.

 

I did confirm with at least 1 person who did the CRBA in the Philippines that they used an ordinary notary to fill out the DS-5507, however this was a couple years ago.

 

Also assuming it depends on the Embassy. Best solution might be to call the Embassy you are submitting your paperwork to.

[AlaMike 231]

Hey guys. I also read where the DS5507 needed to be signed in front of consular officer.

I called the Embassy and they assured me that having all papers notarized in the US by any State appointed notary.

I had all mine done by my bank manager.  I had no issues with that resolution.