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