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When a U.S. citizen dies in another country, the U.S. embassy or consulate should get a death certificate or notification from the foreign government. It will then issue a Consular Report of Death Abroad (CRDA). Use the CRDA in the U.S. as proof of death for closing accounts and handling legal tasks.
Next-of-kin and personal representatives can report the death of a U.S. citizen abroad by contacting the U.S. embassy in the country where the death occurred. U.S. embassies and consulates can: Help you communicate with local authorities. Explain how to send funds to cover necessary costs.
The CRODA issuance process can take as long as four to six months, depending on the country of death. The U.S. embassy or consulate can issue paper copies of the CRODA, or it can send a PDF (e-CRODA). The e-CRODA has a digital signature of the Consular Officer.

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Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, or call: 1-888-407-4747 from the U.S. and Canada. +1 202-501-4444 from outside the United States.
It is a legal requirement that all deaths should be registered as soon as possible but preferably within 5 days (unless the death has been reported to the coroner).
Program Description. When a qualified person dies, a spouse may get a one-time Social Security death payment of $255. If there is no spouse, some children may qualify.
How to Request a Copy of a Consular Report of Death Abroad (CRDA) Fill out a docHubd, completed Form DS-5542. Fill out the form on your computer. Get a photocopy of the front and back of your valid photo ID. Examples include: Get a check or money order. Mail Form DS-5542, a photocopy of the ID, and payment to:

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