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