Records & Authentications

Replace or Certify Documents

Replace life-event documents issued by the U.S. Department of State. Authenticate for use overseas.

What you can do

Replace a U.S. passport

Lost, stolen, or damaged passport. Apply for a new one.

Form: DS-11 or DS-82

Replace birth certificate

Born abroad to U.S. parents. CRBA or Consular Report.

Form: DS-2029

Replace marriage certificate

Married abroad. Certified copy from State Dept.

Form: Request via travel.state.gov

Apostille / authentication

Certify U.S. documents for use overseas.

Form: Depends on state

Birth certificateMarriage certificateDeath certificateDivorce decreePassport

Apostille

For countries in the Hague Convention. One-step certification.

Authentication

For non-Hague countries. May need Secretary of State + embassy certification.

Request or certify documents

You must go through the official U.S. Department of State process.