Civil Records for Hungary citizens in the United States — 2026

Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Hungary authorities. Essential for citizens of Hungary living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.

Hungary consulates processing civil records

What can be registered?

• Birth registration: children of Hungary parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Hungary nationals
• Marriage registration: marriages of Hungary citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
• Death registration: death of Hungary nationals in the U.S.
• Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Hungary

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 Hungary
• Passport and ID of the Hungary citizens involved
• Application form completed

How to register

Most Hungary consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Hungary 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 Hungary can take additional months.