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