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