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