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