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