Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Denmark authorities. Essential for citizens of Denmark living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.
Denmark consulates processing civil records
Atlanta
Trade Council of Denmark
View details โBaltimoreConsulate General-Royal Danish
View details โChicagoConsulate General of Denmark
View details โDallasConsulate of Denmark
View details โDallasConsulate General of Denmark
View details โDania BeachRoyal Danish Consulate
View details โDenverConsulate General of Denmark
View details โFort LauderdaleConsulate of Denmark
View details โHoustonConsulate General of Denmark
View details โIndianapolisConsulate General-Royal Danish
View details โLos AngelesConsulate General of Denmark
View details โMilwaukeeRoyal Danish Consulate
View details โNew YorkConsulate General of Denmark in New York
View details โNorfolkConsulate General of Denmark
View details โOmahaConsulate General of Denmark
View details โPhiladelphiaHonorary Consulate of Denmark
View details โPortlandConsulate General of Denmark
View details โSacramentoRoyal Danish Consulate
View details โSalt Lake CityConsulate General of Denmark
View details โWashingtonRoyal Embassy of Denmark
View details โWhat can be registered?
- Birth registration: children of Denmark parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Denmark nationals
- Marriage registration: marriages of Denmark citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
- Death registration: death of Denmark nationals in the U.S.
- Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Denmark
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 Denmark
- Passport and ID of the Denmark citizens involved
- Application form completed
How to register
Most Denmark consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Denmark 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 Denmark can take additional months.