Consulado de Colombia en Miami

A person abroad who requires a public deed of recognition of child born out of wedlock to be drawn up must request it from a Colombian consulate by fulfilling the following requirements:

• Original and photocopy of the father’s citizenship card
• Photocopy of the mother’s citizenship card
• Birth certificate of the minor (an authentic copy of the Civil Registration held by the notary)
• Letter from the mother authorizing the father to recognize his son/daughter

Costs and Means of Payment

Geographic Zone Cost Europe and Cuba EUR €152 Rest of The World USD $198 Previous table includes stamp duty.   2014 Costs for Europe (EUROS) Ministery Base Cost Stamp Duty Total Cost €0 €152 €152   2014 Costs for The Rest of The World (USD) Ministery Base Cost Stamp Duty Total Cost $0 $198 $198   Citizen’s Guide to EPS

Please note that you must have formalized your request for copies before you can make the respective payment. Electronic payment: On the internet, to use the Electronic Payment System, press the Safe Payments On Line button (see our Citizen’s Guide to EPS). Remember that, in order to pay by EPS, you must have an active account in Colombia with a financial entity which provides electronic payment service. Means of payment must be verified for each consulate. See the Directory of Consulates.