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