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