Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)

Can I Change the Sex Designation on a Consular Report of Birth Abroad? 

No. On January 22, 2025, in response to Donald Trump’s executive order, Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed the State Department to suspend changes to sex designations on Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. Reports indicate that on February 8, 2025, Secretary Rubio issued internal guidance detailing how the State Department will process applications for correction. 

Can I Get an X Sex Designation on a Consular Report of Birth Abroad? 

No. The State Department eliminated X designations and will only issue Consular Reports of Birth Abroad with M or F designations that match evidence of sex assigned at birth. 

Can I Change the Name on a Consular Report of Birth Abroad? 

Yes. See instructions under “steps to request the copy,” which includes making an amendment. Note that if you have previously changed the sex on your CRBA, it is possible that it will be re-issued in your sex assigned at birth. 

You will need the following: 

1. Notarized, completed Form DS-5542.  
   1. Section 1: Birth Records 
      1. Fill out this section on your computer or in black ink. 
      2. Under “1. Birth Records Copy Total” put the number of copies you want and check the box for “Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)”. 
      3. Under “b. Other Names Used by Subject” list the new legal name. 
   2. Section “4. Other Services”  
      1. Check the box “Amendment to Consular Report of Birth Abroad” 
      2. Check the box “Name Change.” 
   3. Section 5. Requestor's Information 
      1. Fill in your current name and address. 
   4. Section 6. Shipping Options 
      1. Select your preferred shipping option. 
   5. Section 7 Oath/Affirmation  
      1. Do not sign until before a notary public. 
2. Certified copy of your name-change order; 
3. Photocopy of the front and back of your government-issued photo ID; 
   1. Ideally this should be in your new legal name. If you need the updated CRBA to change your ID, include a letter explaining that. 
4. All original copies of previous CRBAs. 
5. Check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of State” for $50 for each copy you requested plus any expedited shipping fees. 

Mail to:  

U.S. Department of State
Passport Vital Records Section 
44132 Mercure Cir. 
PO Box 1213 
Sterling, VA  20166-1213