Family Status Records in the United States

Register births, marriages, or deaths at any Salvadoran consulate in the U.S. without an appointment. The cost is $10 for each procedure, and if you do so after six months, there is a $5 fine. Here you'll find all the documents you need to bring.

Civil status records are documents that reflect vital information about individuals, their marital unions, and the birth of their children. These records are fundamental for establishing genealogy and family history and are often used in legal and genealogical proceedings.

In the United States, maintaining this civil status record falls to the consulates . In this guide, we will explain in detail what Salvadoran civil status records are and how to access them within the United States.

Family Status Records in the United States

Where can I register a birth, marriage or death that occurred in the United States?

You can complete this process at any of the Salvadoran consulates in the United States . It's worth noting that you don't need an appointment at any of these consulates to complete these procedures, making them much easier to access.

How much does it cost to register a birth, marriage or death at the Salvadoran consulate?

Currently, these are the costs charged by Salvadoran consulates within the United States:

Birth registry: $ 10.00.
Marriage registration: $ 10.00.
Death record: $ 10.00.

What happens if I don't register the event within the first six months?

You will have to pay a $5.00 fine for any of the events , whether it is a birth, marriage or death registration, so in total you should pay $15.00 for the procedure.

What documents do I need to register a birth at the Salvadoran consulate?

The documents you will need to present to request birth registration at the consulate are:

Birth Certificate Certification of both parents in original.
Foreign Birth Certificate Certification in original, full version.
Identity document of the person requesting registration.
DUI or passport of both parents.

What are the requirements to register a marriage at the Salvadoran consulate?

The documents you will need to present to request marriage registration at the Salvadoran consulate are:

Original birth certificate certification of both spouses. If they are Salvadoran, it is recommended that they do not exceed 6 months after being issued.
Foreign marriage certificate in original in full format.
Valid document of both spouses, if they are Salvadorans only DUI or Salvadoran passport applies. If one of the two is a foreigner, he or she must present a valid passport or identification document from their country of origin.

What documentation is required to register a death at the Salvadoran consulate?

The documents you will need to present to request the registration of death at the Salvadoran consulate in the United States are:

Original foreign death certificate, full version.
Document of the deceased, be it a Salvadoran passport or DUI.
Original birth certificate of the deceased, it is recommended that it does not exceed 6 months of issue.
The person who registers must carry current identity documentation, if they are Salvadoran DUI or Passport.
If the person who will register the death is not a relative of the deceased, they must present authorization or Special Power of Attorney in their favor.