Copy of Panama Canal Birth or Death Certificate
Only Those Listed Below May Obtain a Copy of These Records:
- The individual whose birth is recorded on the document (if age 18 or older)
- A parent or legal guardian of the individual whose birth is recorded on the document
- An authorized government agency or
- A person with written authorization
All Consular Vital Records cost $50 per document.
To Request Copies of a Panama Canal Zone Birth Certificate 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
- Date and place of birth
- Full name of parents
2. A copy of requester’s valid identification
3. A $50.00 check or money order for each copy requested.
- 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 Services
Vital Records Section
Room 510
1111 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
To Request Copies of a Panama Canal Zone Death Certificate You Must Submit:
1. A notarized written (or typed) request that includes all of the following information:
- Full name of deceased
- Date and place of death
- Signature of requester
2. A copy of requester’s valid identification
3. A $50.00 check or money order for each copy requested.
- 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 Services
Vital Records Section
Room 510
1111 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Overnight Delivery
Send your request to our office using overnight delivery for quicker service. To have your records returned to you using
overnight delivery, include an additional $12.85 with your request or a pre-paid envelope for the delivery service provider of
your choice.
To check the status of your Panama Canal Zone document request, call 202-955-0521.
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