Step · Family
Register a birth or family event as a foreigner in Gijón
Births, marriages and deaths in Gijón are recorded at the Registro Civil; American parents also report a child’s birth to the US Embassy to obtain a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA).
- Why it matters
- You need Spanish registration for local procedures and a CRBA to document your child’s US citizenship and apply for a US passport.
- When
- A child is born, or a marriage or death occurs, while you live in Gijón.
- Official page
- Birth of US citizens abroad
- Last checked
- 6 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 3 steps, what to bring (2 items), the 2 offices with addresses and hours, and tips and what to watch for, with every official source.