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Replace and Certify Documents

Learn how to get copies of records for life events that happened abroad. Certify a U.S. document to prove its validity to a foreign country or territory.

  • Request a life event document

    Request copies of records for life events that happened abroad. These include birth, death, and marriage records.

    Request a document

  • Certify your document for use abroad

    Prepare your U.S. document, like a birth certificate, for an authentication or apostille to prove its validity.

    Authenticate your document
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Last Updated: July 27, 2026

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