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Requesting a Vital Record as a U.S. Citizen

Vital Records Office Operations in Response to COVID-19

We are working aggressively to address all pending requests. You should expect delays for pending and recently submitted requests to the Vital Records Office due to public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

You may check the status of your request by emailing VitalRecordsPublicInquiries@state.gov or by calling 202-485-8300. 

Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Photo of Consular Report of Birth Abroad

As a U.S. citizen, you can request overseas birth, death, and marriage records from our Vital Records Office including a:

Vital Records Mailing Information

Mailing Address:

U.S. Department of State
Passport Vital Records Section
44132 Mercure Cir.
PO Box 1213
Sterling, VA 20166-1213

Payment and Shipping

Send a $50.00 check or money order. Additional copies are $50.00 each.

  • Payable to the "U.S. Department of State"
  • Include a complete mailing address on the check
  • The Department is not responsible for cash lost in the mail

PLEASE NOTE: Requests that are not notarized or do not include a copy of the requester's valid ID wll be delayed.

1-2 Day Delivery: If you want your records returned to you in 1-2 days include an additional $17.56 check or money order for USPS delivery.