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