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