Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Angola authorities. Essential for citizens of Angola living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.
Angola consulates processing civil records
What can be registered?
- Birth registration: children of Angola parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Angola nationals
- Marriage registration: marriages of Angola citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
- Death registration: death of Angola nationals in the U.S.
- Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Angola
Required documents
- Original U.S. vital record (birth/marriage/death certificate)
- Apostille from the Secretary of State of the issuing state
- Certified translation to the official language of Angola
- Passport and ID of the Angola citizens involved
- Application form completed
How to register
Most Angola consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Angola civil registry office.
Some consulates accept mail-in applications for civil records. Check the official site of your consulate.
Costs and processing times
Registration fees: typically free or $10-$50 per record. Processing time at the consulate: 2-4 weeks; final registration in Angola can take additional months.