Civil Records for Cyprus citizens in the United States — 2026

Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Cyprus authorities. Essential for citizens of Cyprus living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.

Cyprus consulates processing civil records

What can be registered?

• Birth registration: children of Cyprus parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Cyprus nationals
• Marriage registration: marriages of Cyprus citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
• Death registration: death of Cyprus nationals in the U.S.
• Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Cyprus

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 Cyprus
• Passport and ID of the Cyprus citizens involved
• Application form completed

How to register

Most Cyprus consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Cyprus 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 Cyprus can take additional months.