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