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Issues with Family Outside the U.S. | USAGov
To request a Consular Report of Death for a specific country, select Death of a U.S. Citizen under U.S. Citizen Services on the embassys website. For additional copies, contact the Passport Services Vital Records Office at 1-202-485-8300.Oct 20, 2022
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How to obtain a Consular Report of Death Abroad (CRODA)
A Consular Report of Death of Abroad is issued by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate to reflect the facts of the death abroad of a U.S. citizen. The document is based on the local death certificate. It is used by insurance companies and other entities in the U.S. to determine the distribution of death benefits.
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Consular Report of Death of a U.S. Citizen Abroad - Travel.gov
Jan 23, 2023 When a U.S. citizen dies and the death is reported to the U.S. embassy or consulate, we: Confirm the death, identity, and U.S. citizenship
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