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