Vital records & official documents

Birth certificate How to order a certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate. Marriage certificate Get a copy of a marriage certificate or license. Death certificate Order a certified copy of a death certificate. Where to write for vital records The vital records office of each state. Replace lost documents How to replace a lost certificate, card or record. Birth abroad of a U.S. citizen Consular Report of Birth Abroad and first passport. Genealogy & census records Search family history at the National Archives.

State motor vehicle (DMV) services Find your state DMV for driver’s licenses and vehicle registration. Authenticate a U.S. document (apostille) Get U.S. documents certified for use abroad.