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