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