Civil Records for Ukraine citizens in the United States — 2026

Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Ukraine authorities. Essential for citizens of Ukraine living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.

Ukraine consulates processing civil records

What can be registered?

• Birth registration: children of Ukraine parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Ukraine nationals
• Marriage registration: marriages of Ukraine citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
• Death registration: death of Ukraine nationals in the U.S.
• Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Ukraine

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 Ukraine
• Passport and ID of the Ukraine citizens involved
• Application form completed

How to register

Most Ukraine consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Ukraine 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 Ukraine can take additional months.