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