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