TN 1 (11-09)
RM 10210.520 Third Level Evidence of U.S. Citizenship for a U.S. Born Applicant
Third level evidence of U.S. citizenship
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Is an original document and
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Is a non-SSA document established for a reason other than to establish U.S. citizenship
and shows a U.S. place of birth and
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Is satisfactory ONLY when primary and secondary level evidence are not readily available
and the applicant alleges being born in the U.S and there is nothing indicating the person is not a U.S. citizen (e.g., lost U.S. citizenship).
If third level evidence is not readily available, develop for fourth level evidence.
“Readily available” evidence can be obtained in 10 working days.
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Document
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Explanation, Rules, and References
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U.S. hospital birth record established at the time of birth
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Hospital records must show
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a U.S. place of birth, and
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NOTE: Generally, a souvenir “birth certificate” (e.g., keepsake) is not considered evidence
of citizenship but indicates preferred evidence may exist. For more information on
hospital birth records, see GN 00302.530C.
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U.S. medical record from:
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Medical records must
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show a U.S. place of birth, and
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NOTE: An immunization record is not considered a medical record for purposes of establishing
U.S. citizenship.
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U.S. institutional admission paper(s) from:
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Skilled care facility; or
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Admission paper(s) must show a U.S. place of birth.
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U.S. life, health or other insurance record
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The insurance record must show
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a U.S. place of birth, and
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NOTE: For an adult, the insurance record must show an issue date at least 5 years prior
to applying for an SSN. For an applicant under age 18, the insurance record must show
an issue date shortly after birth.
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