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