How to request a copy of a Consular Report of Birth Abroad

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By crazycatlady
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Of course we all try to keep our important documents protected and safe. But sometimes, life happens and we are suck trying to replace important information. If you are or had a child born abroad, you may be stuck trying to find proof of birth information. Follow these instructions on requesting a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the U.S.A. (FS-240).

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

birth information
FS-240 number
passport number
notarized affidavit
$$ for State Department fee

Step 1

To request a copy of a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, you must submit a written request to the following address:
Department of State
Passport Services
Correspondence Branch
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20522-1705
Step 2

In the request, include the full name of the child at birth, plus any adoptive names; date and place of birth; names of parents; serial number of the original FS-240 (if issued after November 1, 1990, and if available); and any passport information available.
Step 3

The request must be signed by the requestor. Additional, a notarized affidavit explaining the circumstances of why a replacement is necessary must accompany the request. Mail the request, the affidavit, and a check or money order of $30 payable to the Department of State, to the address listed in Step 1.

Tips & Warnings

These steps are for children born of 2 US citizens, and may not apply to a child that has duel citizenship.
Government Fees change over time. Check with the State Department.
Keep important documents in a safe, or safe deposit box. Keep copies of information in a secondary safe location.
DO NOT scan and store documents on your computer's hard drive.

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