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