Civil Records for Sweden citizens in the United States — 2026

Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Sweden authorities. Essential for citizens of Sweden living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.

Sweden consulates processing civil records

What can be registered?

• Birth registration: children of Sweden parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Sweden nationals
• Marriage registration: marriages of Sweden citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
• Death registration: death of Sweden nationals in the U.S.
• Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Sweden

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 Sweden
• Passport and ID of the Sweden citizens involved
• Application form completed

How to register

Most Sweden consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Sweden 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 Sweden can take additional months.