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