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