Only Those Listed Below Are Authorized to Replace or Amend a Consular Report of Birth:
On January 3, 2011, the Department of State began issuing a new Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240). You may request multiple copies of this document at any time. As of December 31, 2010 the Certificate of Report of Birth (DS-1350) is no longer issued. All previously issued FS-240 and DS-1350 documents are still valid for proof of identity, citizenship and other legal purposes. |
All Consular Vital Records cost $50 per document.
To Replace a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240), You Must Submit:
1. A notarized written (or typed) request that includes all of the following information:
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2. A copy of requester’s valid identification
3. A $50.00 check or money order
4. Mail to:
Department of State
Passport Services
Vital Records Section
Room 510
1111 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
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To Amend a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240), You Must Submit:
1. A notarized written (or typed) request detailing the amendment or correction needed
2. Certified copies of documents justifying the amendment requested
3. The original FS-240, or
A replacement FS-240, or
A notarized affidavit stating the whereabouts of the original FS-240
4. A copy of requester’s valid identification
5. A $50.00 check or money order
6. Mail to:
Department of State
Passport Services
Vital Records Section
Room 510
1111 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
To check the status of your FS-240 request, call 202-955-0521.
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You may also be interested in obtaining:
Panama Canal Zone Birth Certificates and Death Certificates
Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad
Certificate of Witness to Marriage (Outside of the United States)