Registration and civil status changes for Liechtenstein nationals abroad are handled through Switzerland, using the Swiss online consular desk. That is where you register, notify a change of address, and report a change of civil status.
Quick facts
Liechtenstein civil certificates themselves come from the authorities in Vaduz, and because the country is small, requests are usually answered quickly once they reach the right office.
Fees breakdown
| Service | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration abroad | Swiss tariff | Swiss Abroad Register |
| Change of address | Usually free online | Swiss online desk |
| Civil certificates | Charged in Vaduz | Liechtenstein authorities |
| U.S. certificate and apostille | $15–$50 plus $3–$25 | State offices |
| German translation | Per page | Where required |
For a child born in the United States to Liechtenstein parents, the American certificate is apostilled and translated into German, with the parents’ documents establishing the link. Ask the Swiss representation how to submit it.
How to proceed
- Register in the Swiss Abroad Register if you have not already.
- Use the online desk to keep your address and civil status current.
- Ask the Swiss representation how a birth or marriage abroad should be reported.
- Order the U.S. certificate and have it apostilled.
- Arrange the German translation.
- Keep copies before anything travels.
Required documents
- Parents’ Liechtenstein passports or identity documents.
- Child’s U.S. certificate, apostilled and translated.
- Parents’ marriage certificate where applicable.
- Proof of address in the United States.
- Photographs where a document is being issued.
- Completed forms in German.
Where to file
Through the Swiss representation for your consular district, and the Swiss online desk for registration and changes.
Additional notes
Use the online desk
Address and civil status changes can be done without going anywhere, which is worth knowing given the district system.
Register even if nothing is pending
It is how the consular system knows you exist and can reach you.
Vaduz answers quickly
A very small administration, and requests that reach the right desk tend to move fast.
Keep copies
Standard practice, and cheap insurance.