Print out this form to request your birth certificate from the state or territory maintaining your record.

How to Report the Birth of a U.S. Citizen Born Abroad

Information on how to report the birth of a child born abroad to U.S. citizen parent(s) to an American consular office for the purpose of establishing an official record of the child's claim to U.S. citizenship.

How to Obtain a Certified Copy of a Report of Birth, Death or Marriage Abroad

Information on how to apply for a copy of a report issued by an American embassy or consulate showing that a U.S. citizen was born, married or died while abroad.

Vital Records Formerly Issued by Panama Canal Commission Now Being Issued by State Department

Information on how to obtain a copies of vital records for U.S. citizens born in Panama.

Where to Write for Vital Records (birth, death, marriage and divorce)

A link to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia for information on how to obtain copies of these records from U.S. states and territories.

Where to Write for Military Personnel Records

A link to the National Archives and Records Administration's National Personnel Records Center for information on how to submit a written request to obtain copies of Military Personnel Records.