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