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