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