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