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