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