Obtain Certified Copies for Social Security / Federal Benefits purposes

If you require certified copies of your original documents for Social Security / Federal Benefits purposes, you may request them by mail or in person from our office.

 

Send us this request (PDF 174 KB) form and all required documents listed on the form by registered mail to the following address:

Mailing address:
U.S. Embassy
CONS/ACS/SSA
P.O. Box
3001 Bern

In-Person requests

If you prefer an in-person appointment, you must schedule itwith the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bern or the Consular Agency in Zurich or Geneva and bring this request (PDF 175 KB) form and all required documents listed on the form along with you.

U.S. Embassy Bern
American Citizens Services (ACS)

Online Appointment System

Contact Form


Consular Agency –  Zurich

Appointment Request Form


Consular Agency –  Geneva

Appointment Request Form


  Frequently Asked Questions


Security Notice

Certified copies for the Federal Benefits Unit are free of charge.