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