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