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