REGISTRATIONS (MARRIAGE, BIRTH, DEATH)

1.) REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE
For registration of marriage celebrated in the USA the following needs to be submitted:

  • application form, completed and signed by both spouses, that can be found here;
  • an original or notarized copy of Marriage certificate from the respective Registry office in the USA, with an attached Apostille Seal and translation to Croatian language made by certified translator;
  • a valid photo-identification;
  • proof of Croatian citizenship for at least one spouse.
This consular service is free of charge.
 
2.) REGISTRATION OF A CHILD BORN IN THE USA
For registration of a child born in the USA the following needs to be submitted:
  • downloaded and completed form "Prijava djeteta";
  • an original or certified copy of Birth certificate, sealed with Apostille seal from the respective Registry office in the USA, with an attached translation in Croatian;
  • a valid photo-identification of both parents;
  • proof of Croatian citizenship for at least one parent.
This consular service is free of charge.

3.) REGISTRATION OF DEATH
For registration of a deceased person in Croatia the following needs to be submitted:
  • downloaded and completed form "Prijava smrti"
  • an original or certified copy of Death Certificate, issued by the respective Registry office in the USA, with an attached Apostille Seal and translation to Croatian language by certified translator;
  • a proof of Croatian citizenship for the deceased as well as an identification document of the deaceased (if the deceased had a Croatian passport or ID Card, they should also be submitted with the applicaiton for cancellation).
This consular service is free of charge.