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