How do I obtain a replacement copy of my Consular Report of Birth Abroad certificate?
André Goodfriend The Embassy does not keep copies of any Consular Report of Birth (CRBA) on file, but you can obtain an official replacement copy by sending a written request to the following address: Vital Records Section Passport Services 1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 510 Washington, D.C. 20522-1705 The written request for a replacement CRBA (FS-240) must be notarized (a UK notary is acceptable for this) and must include a copy of valid photo identification of the requester. The request must include: full name of child at birth (plus any adoptive names); date and place of birth of the child; names of the child’s parents; serial number, if known, from the upper right hand corner of the CRBA/FS-240 (on those issued after Nov.1, 1990); any available information from the applicant’s US passport (passport number, date of issuance, place of issuance, etc); signature of the requester. You should check the State Department website for the current fee (http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first
