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