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