Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Austria authorities. Essential for citizens of Austria living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.
Austria consulates processing civil records
Atlanta
Consulate General of Austria
View details โBloomfield TwpConsulate General of Austria
View details โBostonAustrian Consulate Boston
View details โChicagoConsulate General of Austria
View details โHonoluluHonorary Consulate of Austria
View details โHoustonConsulate of Austria
View details โLas VegasAustrian Consulate Las Vegas
View details โLos AngelesConsulate General of Austria
View details โMilwaukeeConsulate General of Austria
View details โMinneapolisHonorary Consulate of Austria
View details โNew OrleansConsulate General of Austria
View details โNew YorkConsulate General of Republic of Austria
View details โOfallonAustrian Honorary Consulate - St. Louis
View details โOrlandoAustrian Consulate of Orlando
View details โPhiladelphiaConsulate of Austria
View details โSan FranciscoOpen Austria
View details โSpokaneThe Kingdom of Austria
View details โSun CityHonorary Consulate of Austria
View details โWashingtonEmbassy of Austria
View details โWhat can be registered?
- Birth registration: children of Austria parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Austria nationals
- Marriage registration: marriages of Austria citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
- Death registration: death of Austria nationals in the U.S.
- Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Austria
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 Austria
- Passport and ID of the Austria citizens involved
- Application form completed
How to register
Most Austria consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Austria 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 Austria can take additional months.