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