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