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