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