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Contact Vital Records
Contact the Office of Vital Records if you need a status check for a record of a life event that happened abroad, like births, deaths, and marriages.
If you need a status check, fill out this form after you complete Form DS-5542.
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As you fill out the form, please provide as much detail as possible. If you are changing your mailing address, dial 202-485-8300 instead of submitting this form.
We will respond to you within the next 21 business days if you have a question that is not answered on our website. Please do not submit another request while waiting for a response.
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