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