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