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