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