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