How do I replace or request additional copies of the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)?

The Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240) for your child is a basic citizenship document. Once a report is issued, a copy, along with the supporting documents, are permanently retained at The Department of State, Washington, DC. The Embassy cannot provide replacement or extra copies of the Consular Report of Birth Abroad. 

If you wish to replace, amend or request multiple copies of a Consular Report of Birth, you may obtain them by writing to:

U.S. Department State
Passport Services
Vital Records Section
Room 510
1111 19th St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036 

Only those listed below are authorized to replace, amend or request multiple copies of a Consular Report of Birth Abroad:

• 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 from one of the above

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 child at birth
   • Any adoptive names of child (only for U.S. citizen children adopted by another U.S. citizen)
   • Child’s date and place of birth
   • Any available passport information
   • Full names of parents
   • If known, the serial number of the original FS-240
   • Signature of the requester
   • Legal Guardian(s) only: a copy of the court order granting guardianship
2. Copy of requester’s valid identification
3. $50 check or money order made payable to “Department of State” for each copy of your child’s FS-240 desired

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 (i.e.: 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, 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. $50 check or money order made payable to “Department of State” for each copy of your child’s FS-240 desired

An amendment is usually made to correct an error in information appearing on the face of the document. It may also record a change of name by an adoption or other legal proceeding.