Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit copies of the supporting documents?
No. You are required to furnish the originals or copies certified by the issuing authority bearing the official’s seal and signature. Photocopies certified by a Clerk of Court, Justice of the Peace, solicitor, or notary public are not acceptable.
Obtaining copies of birth certificates/Consular Report of Birth Abroad
You may obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate from the state in which you were born. The National Center for Health Statistics maintains a list of states’ contact information for this purpose.
You may obtain a replacement Consular Report of Birth Abroad from the Department of State’s Passport Vital Records Section.
Requesting documents from the Department of State
Please follow these links for information on obtaining copies of:
Passport Records
Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Report Of Death Of A U.S. Citizen Abroad