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