Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Armenia authorities. Essential for citizens of Armenia living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.
Armenia consulates processing civil records
What can be registered?
- Birth registration: children of Armenia parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Armenia nationals
- Marriage registration: marriages of Armenia citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
- Death registration: death of Armenia nationals in the U.S.
- Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Armenia
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 Armenia
- Passport and ID of the Armenia citizens involved
- Application form completed
How to register
Most Armenia consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Armenia 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 Armenia can take additional months.