Civil Records for Denmark citizens in the United States — 2026

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

What 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.