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