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