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