Birth

All French citizens, even when born abroad, are entitled to a French birth certificate

The French national should apply himself for registration or, if he/she is still underage (minus 18) his or her French parent should do so for him
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Should the French parent die or disapear before before the registration, the foreign parent might apply for his/her French child. For more information, contact ecn.los-angeles-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr