Civil Records for Indonesia citizens in the United States — 2026

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

Indonesia consulates processing civil records

What can be registered?

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

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

How to register

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