Replace Consular Report of Birth Abroad

Only Those Listed Below Are Authorized to Replace or Amend a Consular Report of Birth:

• The individual whose birth is recorded on the document (if age 18 or older)
• A parent or legal guardian
• An authorized government agency, or
• A person with written authorization

On January 3, 2011, the Department of State began issuing a new Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240). You may request multiple copies of this document at any time. As of December 31, 2010 the Certificate of Report of Birth (DS-1350) is no longer issued. All previously issued FS-240 and DS-1350 documents are still valid for proof of identity, citizenship and other legal purposes.

All Consular Vital Records cost $50 per document.

To Replace a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240), You Must Submit:

1. A notarized written (or typed) request that includes all of the following information:

• Full name of the child at birth
• Any adoptive names of child
• Child's date and place of birth
• Any available passport information
• Full names of parents
• If known, the serial number of the FS-240
• Signature of requester
• Legal Guardian(s) Only: A copy of the court order granting guardianship
• Requester's mailing address
• Contact number of the requester

2. A copy of requester’s valid identification

3. A $50.00 check or money order

• Make payable to "Department of State"
• The Department will assume no responsibility for cash lost in the mail.

4. Mail to:

Department of State
Passport Vital Records Section
1150 Passport Services PL
6th Floor
Dulles, VA 20189-1150

To Amend a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240), You Must Submit:

1. A notarized written (or typed) request detailing the amendment or correction needed

2. Certified copies of documents justifying the amendment requested

• Examples: foreign birth certificate, marriage certificate, court ordered adoption or name change, birth certificates of the adopting or legitimating parents, affidavits, etc.

3.  The original FS-240, or

     A replacement FS-240, or

     A notarized affidavit stating the whereabouts of the original FS-240

4. A copy of requester’s valid identification

5. A $50.00 check or money order

• Make payable to "Department of State"
• The Department will assume no responsibility for cash lost in the mail.

6. Mail to:

Department of State
Passport Vital Records Section
1150 Passport Services PL
6th Floor
Dulles, VA 20189-1150

Applicants who are requesting an Apostille to Consular Reports of Birth Abroad only should contact our office regarding this process.

To check the status of your FS-240 request, call 202-485-8300.