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