In contrast with other states, California notaries are only able to notarize documents with original signatures. Notaries Public based in California must attach a completed California Certificate of Acknowledgement Form (downloadable from the CA Notary Website) in lieu of signature for certification of photograph or passport. If the names are different as a result of an error or changes other than marriage then the relevant correction should be made prior to sending in the citizenship application or an official name change document should be submitted. If the applicant’s name is different due to marriage then a notarized copy of her marriage certificate should be submitted. The spelling of names (applicant’s and parent’s names) should be consistent on all documents provided. The processing time takes approximately 3 months.

Identification indicating permanent residency (Green Card)Ĭalifornia Driver’s License (must be a REAL ID)Īpplications are to be submit ted directly to: This fee is payable by Money Order made payable to Embassy of Jamaica and will cover both the application fee and the return of your original documents via courier. Payment: A fee of US$120.00 is required on application. Notarized copy of either Parent's Jamaican Passport OR Valid Government-issued Photo ID* (notarized copy of the front and back) Photos are not to be stapled or paper-clipped to the Application FormĪpplicant's Original Birth Certificate / Original Adoption Certificate / Citizenship Certificate, where applicableĪpplicant's Mother’s or Father’s Original Birth CertificatesĪpplicant’s parent’s Original Marriage Certificate

See 'Online Forms' for photograph guidelines Two (2) identical non-digitized colour photographs one of which should be certified by the same Notary Public who signs the Citizenship Application If you are would like to apply for Citizenship by Descent for BOTH yourself AND your dependents at the same time, your dependents will need to provide the same information noted below.Ĭompleted Citizenship Application form. This refers to anyone born outside of Jamaica to parents (mother or father or both) who are citizens of Jamaica at the time of birth. Proof of Citizenship: Adoption Certificate issued by the Registrar General’s Department of Jamaica. Proof of Citizenship: Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar General’s Department of Jamaica.Ī non Jamaican child legally adopted in Jamaica in accordance with the children (adoption of) act, can claim Jamaican citizenship through either the adopted mother or father. There are several paths to Jamaican citizenship:Īny person born in Jamaica prior to 1962 August 5, who was on that date a citizen of the United Kingdom and coloniesĪny person born in Jamaica after 1962 August 5

Jamaican citizenship by descent