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