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