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