U.S. Embassy & Consulates
in Japan

Documents that Must Be Ordered from the Department of State in Washington (e.g. Consular Report of Birth Abroad)

Consular Report of Birth Abroad(CRBA, or Form FS-240)
A document issued by an American embassy or consulate certifies a child acquired U.S. citizenship at birth through one or both American citizen parents. Additional copies, corrections, or amended CRBAs will need to be ordered from the United States. Please visit  the State Department’s website for more information. Written request letter can be notarized without a fee at the Embassy/Consulate.

Report of the Death of an American Citizen
A document issued by an American embassy or consulate reflecting the facts of a death abroad of an American citizen. The document is based upon the local death certificate. Requesting certified copies, visit the State Department website.

Certificate of Witness to Marriage
A document issued by an American embassy or consulate reflecting the facts of a marriage abroad in which at least one party is an American citizen. A consular officer must have attended the ceremony. This accommodation was discontinued in 1989. Requesting certified copies, visit the State Department website.

Certificate of Loss of Nationality
A document issued by an American embassy or consulate reflecting the facts of a loss of nationality abroad. Requesting certified copies, visit the State Department website.

NOTE: Requests must be notarized. This notarial can be done at no charge at the American Embassy or Consulates. Visit the notary information page for details on notarial services.