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