OMB control number
Request for Authentications Service
OMB 1405-0254 · STATE/AFA.
OMB 1405-0254
The Request for Authentication Services (Form DS-4194) is used by individuals, institutions, and government agencies, to request the services provided by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Authentications within the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate, Support Operations, Office of Technical Operations (CA/PPT/S/TO/AUT). This office provides authentication services to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals for documents to be used for legal and administrative purposes abroad under the seal of the U.S. Department of State.
The latest form for Request for Authentications Service expires 2026-07-31 and is listed under ICR 202301-1405-003.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Form DS-4194 Request for Authentications Service | Form and Instruction |
| Form DS-4194 Request for Authentications Service | Form and Instruction |
 DS-4194_Expires 013125_OMB No. 1405-0254_30 Day FRN_Legal Authorities.docx | Supplementary Document |
| DS-4194_Expires 013125_OMB No. 1405-0254_30 Day FRN_PRA Supporting Statement.docx | Supporting Statement A |
| PN11584_FR Published_11.30.2021.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 11501_PublishedFR_08-18-2021.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| Legal Authorities.docx | Supplementary Document |
 Request for Authentications Service |
Form and Instruction |
| Request for Authentications Service |
Form and Instruction |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202411-1405-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2024-11-07 | ||
| 202301-1405-003 | Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number | 2023-01-12 | Approved without change |