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