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