Copy of a Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad

Only Those Listed Below Are Authorized to Obtain a Copy of This Record:

  • Next of kin
  • Legal representation for estate purposes

All Consular Vital Records cost $50 per document.

To Request a Certified Copy of a Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad you must submit:

A notarized written (or typed) request with the following information:

  • Full name of the deceased
  • Date and place of death
  • A copy of requester’s valid identification
  • Return address and telephone number
  • Signature of requester
  • Appropriate fees, payable to the “Department of State” by check or money order
  • There is a $50 fee for each additional certified copy of a Report of Death
  • The Department will assume no responsibility for cash lost in the mail.

Mail to:

Department of State
Passport Services
Vital Records Section
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC  20036

 

Overnight Delivery

You may send your request to our office using overnight delivery.  To have your records returned to you using overnight delivery, include an additional $12.85 with your request fee or a pre-paid envelope for the delivery service provider of your choice.

To check the status of your Report of Death request, call (202) 955-0521.