Registration of Birth/Marriage/Death
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for contacting us regarding the Registration of BIRTH, MARRIAGE OR DEATH process.
Please review the instructions for the Registration of BIRTH, MARRIAGE OR DEATH process carefully, as procedures have recently changed.
Note: An appointment is required to visit the Consulate; however, this process is completed by mail.
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Birth Registration for Minors Born Abroad
The Consulate General of Panama in Los Angeles can register the birth of Panamanian citizens born abroad who are under 18 years of age.
Estimated Processing Time:12–14 months
Jurisdiction
The Consulate General of Panama in Los Angeles may only process birth registrations for minors born in the following states:
California
Nevada
Arizona
Washington State
Oregon
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Step 1: Mail the Required Documents
Send the following documents by postal mail to the Consulate:
Required Documents
Original Certified Copy of the Minor's Birth Certificate
The certified copy must have been issued within the last six (6) months.
Copy of the valid Panamanian identification of each Panamanian parent.
If one parent is not Panamanian, submit a copy of that parent's valid passport.
Copy of a valid government-issued identification showing your current residential address.
Full names of the maternal and paternal grandparents, including their places of birth.
Money Order or Cashier's Check payable in the amount of $428.00.
Step 2: Review and Sign the Sworn Statement
Once your documents have been reviewed:
The Consulate will email you a Sworn Statement (Declaración Jurada) for your review.
Carefully verify that all information is accurate.
After you confirm the information is correct, the Consulate will mail you:
The original Birth Registration Certificate issued by the Electoral Tribunal.
The original Sworn Statement.
Schedule Your Identity Verification Appointment
After you receive the documents:
Contact the Consulate by email to schedule a ZOOM appointment.
During the appointment, a consular officer will:
Verify your identity.
Witness your signature.
Witness you placing your fingerprint on the required document.
Important: You must have an ink pad available during the appointment to provide your fingerprint.
Do not fold, write on, erase, alter, damage, discard, or lose these original documents. Any damage may require the process to begin again.
Step 3: Return the Completed Documents
After completing the virtual appointment, mail the following documents back to the Consulate:
Completed Consular Assistance Form
Original Sworn Statement, signed
Original Birth Registration Certificate from the Electoral Tribunal, signed and fingerprinted
Mailing Address
Consulate General of Panama
111 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 1120
Long Beach, CA 90802
Important Notes
Birth registrations through this Consulate are only available for minors (under 18 years of age).
All required original documents must be submitted as instructed.
The estimated processing time is 12 to 14 months.
Please ensure all documents are complete before mailing them to avoid delays.
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Marriage Registration
Panamanian citizens who were married abroad may register their marriage through the Consulate General of Panama in Los Angeles.
Estimated Processing Time:12–14 months
Eligibility
The Consulate General of Panama in Los Angeles can only process marriage registrations for marriages that took place in the following states:
California
Nevada
Arizona
Washington State
Oregon
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Important: At least one spouse must be a Panamanian citizen in order to register the marriage through the Consulate.
Step 1: Mail the Required Documents
Send the following documents by postal mail to the Consulate:
Required Documents
Original Certified Copy of the Marriage Certificate
The certified copy must have been issued within the last six (6) months.
Copy of the valid Panamanian identification for each Panamanian spouse.
If either spouse is not Panamanian, submit a copy of their valid passport.
Copy of a valid government-issued identification showing your current residential address.
Completed Consular Assistance Form.
Money Order or Cashier's Check payable in the amount of $310.00.
Step 2: Receive and Complete the Marriage Registration Certificate
Once your application has been reviewed, the Consulate will notify you that your original Marriage Registration Certificate issued by the Electoral Tribunal has been mailed to your address.
Schedule Your Identity Verification Appointment
After you receive the original document:
Contact the Consulate by email to schedule a Skype or FaceTime appointment.
During the appointment, a consular officer will:
Verify your identity.
Witness your signature.
Witness you placing your fingerprint on the Marriage Registration Certificate.
Important: You must have an ink pad available during the appointment to provide your fingerprint.
Do not fold, write on, erase, alter, damage, discard, or lose the original Marriage Registration Certificate. Any damage may require the process to begin again.
Step 3: Return the Completed Documents
After completing your virtual appointment, mail the following documents back to the Consulate:
Completed Consular Assistance Form
Original Marriage Registration Certificate from the Electoral Tribunal, signed and fingerprinted
Mailing Address
Consulate General of Panama
111 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 1120
Long Beach, CA 90802
Important Notes
Marriage registration is available only for marriages performed outside Panama that occurred within the Consulate's jurisdiction.
All required original documents must be submitted as instructed.
The estimated processing time is 12 to 14 months.
Please verify that all documents are complete before mailing them to avoid delays in processing.
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Registration of the Death of a Panamanian Citizen Abroad
The death of a Panamanian citizen who passed away abroad may be registered through the Consulate General of Panama in Los Angeles.
Estimated Processing Time: 12–14 months
Jurisdiction
The Consulate General of Panama in Los Angeles can only process death registrations for Panamanian citizens who passed away in the following states:
California
Nevada
Arizona
Washington State
Oregon
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Step 1: Mail the Required Documents
Send the following documents by postal mail to the Consulate:
Required Documents
Original Certified Copy of the Death Certificate
The certified copy must have been issued within the last six (6) months.
Copy of the Panamanian identification (Cédula or Passport) of the deceased.
Copy of the valid Panamanian identification of the person registering the death.
The death may only be registered by one of the following immediate family members:
Spouse
Parent
Child
Sibling
If the person registering the death is not Panamanian, submit a copy of their valid passport.
Copy of a valid government-issued identification showing your current residential address.
Completed Consular Assistance Form.
Money Order or Cashier's Check payable in the amount of $310.00.
Step 2: Receive and Complete the Death Registration Certificate
Once your application has been reviewed, the Consulate will notify you that your original Death Registration Certificate issued by the Electoral Tribunal has been mailed to your address.
Schedule Your Identity Verification Appointment
After you receive the original document:
Contact the Consulate by email to schedule a Skype or FaceTime appointment.
During the appointment, a consular officer will:
Verify your identity.
Witness your signature.
Witness you placing your fingerprint on the Death Registration Certificate.
Important: You must have an ink pad available during the appointment to provide your fingerprint.
Do not fold, write on, erase, alter, damage, discard, or lose the original Death Registration Certificate. Any damage may require the process to begin again.
Step 3: Return the Completed Documents
After completing your virtual appointment, mail the following documents back to the Consulate:
Completed Consular Assistance Form
Original Death Registration Certificate issued by the Electoral Tribunal, signed and fingerprinted
Mailing Address
Consulate General of Panama
111 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 1120
Long Beach, CA 90802
Important Notes
Death registration is available only for Panamanian citizens who passed away outside Panama and within the Consulate's jurisdiction.
Only the deceased's spouse, parent, child, or sibling may request the registration.
All required original documents must be submitted as instructed.
The estimated processing time is 12 to 14 months.
Please ensure all documents are complete before mailing them to avoid delays in processing.