What is a FS-240 or 545?

What is a FS-240 or 545?

FS-545, Certification of Birth (issued by the Department of State prior to November 1, 1990) DS-1350, Certification of Report of Birth (issued by the Department of State prior to December 31, 2010), and. FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (currently issued by all U.S. embassies and consulates).