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