Please note: The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.

American citizens may apply to Vital Statistics departments throughout the United States to request certified copies of birth, death and marriage records. Detailed information on procedures for requesting vital records are available through most state and local government Web sites. Federal, state and local government websites can be accessed through http://www.travel.state.gov.

The U.S. Embassy cannot apply the apostille stamp or certify any vital record or other official document issued in the United States. Apostille stamps must be obtained from the state that issued the document.