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