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