Civil Records for Pakistan citizens in the United States — 2026

Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Pakistan authorities. Essential for citizens of Pakistan living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.

Pakistan consulates processing civil records

What can be registered?

• Birth registration: children of Pakistan parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Pakistan nationals
• Marriage registration: marriages of Pakistan citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
• Death registration: death of Pakistan nationals in the U.S.
• Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Pakistan

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 Pakistan
• Passport and ID of the Pakistan citizens involved
• Application form completed

How to register

Most Pakistan consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Pakistan 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 Pakistan can take additional months.