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DEATH OF A U.S. CITIZEN ABROAD

In the unfortunate case of the death of a U.S. Citizen abroad, the U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara will notify the family of the deceased.  The Consulate will also provide assistance in making arrangements for the disposition of the remains and, if desired, the shipment of the remains back to the United States. Costs for preparing and returning the remains from Mexico to the U.S. are the responsibility of the family.

The U.S. Consulate Guadalajara will prepare a Report of Death based on the local death certificate. This Report can be used as proof of death in most legal proceedings in the United States.

More information is available on the U.S. State Department's Internet site regarding:

 
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Contact Information

Consulate Hours 

Address: Progreso #175
Colonia Americana, Codigo Postal 44100
Guadalajara, Jalisco.

Passport & Citizenship Services: (52-33) 3268 2173 
Special Consular Services: (52-33) 3268 2273
Direct Fax Line: (52-33) 3825-1951

After hours Duty Officer (Emergencies only): (52-33) 3268-2145

Email: acsgdl@state.gov
For visa inquiries: visasgdl@state.gov