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How to obtain vital documents in American Samoa

Certain documents in life are essential. Without these documents many other procedures cannot be accomplished such as getting a passport or a license. This document explains in detail how to get these vital documents in case the have been lost or stolen or how to get duplicate certified copies.

Event: Birth or death

Cost of copy: $5.00; Amendments $7.00

Address:
American Samoa Government
Department of Health
Health Information Office
Pago Pago, AS 96799

Remarks: Registrar has records since 1900. Money order should be made payable to ASG Treasurer.
Personal checks are not accepted. To verify current fees, the telephone numbers are: Office of Vital Records (684)
633-1406; Health Information Office, Health and Vital Statistics (684)
633-4606/2262.

Personal identification required before record will be sent.

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Event: Marriage

Cost of copy: $5.00;
Marriage License $10.00

Address:
American Samoa Government
Governor's Office
Registrar of Vital Records Office
Pago Pago, AS 96799

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Event: Divorce

Cost of copy: $5.00

Address:
High Court of American Samoa
American Samoa Government
Pago Pago, AS 96799

 

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