To request a copy of a Consular Report of Death Abroad filed in 1975 or after, you must submit:

1. Submit a notarized  letter with the following information:

• Full name of deceased (include first, middle, and last name)
• Date of death (Month Date, Year) and place of death (City, Country)
• Your signature
• The mailing address where you want us to send the record
• Your phone number
• Your email address

2. Submit a copy of your valid photo ID (e.g. driver's license)

3. 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
• Checks and money orders must be payable in U.S. dollars through a U.S. bank
• The Department is not responsible for cash lost in the mail

4. Mail the notarized request, copy of valid ID, and payment to:

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

Note: Avoid delays by notarizing your request and including a copy of your valid photo identification.

Processing Times

You should expect to receive your document in 3 to 4 months. Some documents may take longer than 16 weeks due to nationwide shipping delays. Because of the unique nature of our records, we cannot provide expedited service. We can only provide official copies of records that are on file with the U.S. Department of State.

Shipping

We will send your vital record to you. You can select First Class Mail or 1-2 Day Delivery:

• USPS First Class Mail: Takes one to two weeks. No additional charge. 
• 1-2 Day Delivery Service: Add $18.32 to the $50.00 check or money order.