How do I obtain a birth certificate for my Hubby who was born on a military base in Germany?

Question

My husband was born in Stutgart Germany on a military base in 1962. Both of his parents are dead and we need to get his birth certificate. When they came to the U.S. they came through Fort Brag North Carolina.

Answer 1

The military, the base and the base hospital have absolutely NO information. Believe me. Here's what you need to know and what you need to do.......

When he was born his parents should have registered his birth at the US Embassy, or a US Consulate. The Department of State then issued his parents a certificate of birth abroad (depending on the year it's either a FS-240 or a DS-1350) and a US passport for him.

Normally, the military's personnel office takes care of all of the paper work. The parents just sign and personnel does the rest.

If you need a copy of his certificate fo birth abroad (FS-240/DS1350) you can get it from the Department of State in Washington, DC.

This website has all the information you need.....

http://www.travel.state.gov/family/famil...

OBTAINING COPIES OF THE FS-240, DS-1350, AND PANAMA CANAL ZONE BIRTH CERTIFICATES
The DS-1350 or a replacement FS-240 can be obtained by writing to:

Vital Records Section
Passport Services
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 510
Washington, D.C. 20522-1705

A written request must be notarized and must include a copy of valid photo identification of the requester. The written request must include:
(1) full name of child at birth (plus any adoptive names)
(2) date and place of birth
(3) names of parents
(4) serial number, if known, of the FS-240 (on those issued after November 1, 1990) if known
(5) any available passport information
(6) signature of requester and
(7) notarized affidavit for a replacement FS-240 (if applicable).
Note: For Panama Canal Zone (PCZ) birth certificates, just include items (1) through (3).

The fee for an FS-240 is $30. The fees for DS-1350 and PCZ certificates are $30 for the first copy, $20 each additional copy . Make check or bank draft drawn on a bank in the United States, or money order, payable to the "Department of State." The Department will assume no responsibility for cash lost in the mail. Documents will be provided to the person who is the subject of the Report of Birth, the subject’s parents, the subject’s legal guardian, authorized government agency, or a person who submits written authorization from the subject of the Report of Birth.

Answer 2

If the military base is still open, contact the base hospital and they'll send you a copy. If not, I suggest you contact the DoD or the branch of service your husband's parent was in and see what they can do to help you.

You might also try contacting the town/city where the base was located as well.

Good luck!