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