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