U.S. consular offices obtain information on deaths of all U.S. citizens that occur
in their districts. To obtain copies of death records prepared overseas for civilians
and merchant seamen, domestic offices should request the applicant to contact the
designated consular post directly and obtain the necessary evidence. However, if the
applicant is experiencing problems that are out of their control, as described in
GN 00301.180, domestic offices may contact Office of Earnings and International Operations (OEIO)
to obtain additional assistance. Contact can be made to the appropriate Foreign Benefits
Unit (FBU) using the electronic e562 or send a Modernized Development Worksheet (MDW)
to the Division of International Operations (DIO). See GN 00904.220 Requests for Assistance in Foreign Cases. For mail requests, send to:
Social Security Administration
P.O. BOX 17769
Baltimore, MD
21235-7769