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Contact Info
Consulate General of Gabon
18 East 41st Street
New York, New York 10117

(212) 683-7371
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Embassy of Gabon
2034 20th Street, NW
Washington DC, 20009

(202) 797-1000
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact Info
Consulate General of Gabon
18 East 41st Street
New York, New York 10117

(212) 683-7371
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Embassy of Gabon
2034 20th Street, NW
Washington DC, 20009

(202) 797-1000
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Birth Certificate Transcription

Registration of a birth that occurred in the consular jurisdiction

Before you apply

Register a birth with the Consular Service

For Gabonese parents whose child was born abroad. Registration of a birth that occurred in the consular jurisdiction. Allows obtaining a Gabonese birth certificate and establishing the child's nationality.

1 Confirm requestor details2 Provide child and parent details3 Upload, review, and submit
Start Birth Certificate Transcription

Documents to prepare

Prepare clear digital copies of the documents below. Required and optional items are identified for your online application.

  1. Child's birth certificate

    Required

    Upload a clear, readable copy of the child's birth certificate.

  2. Mother's identification

    Required

    Upload a valid identity document for the mother. A passport is recommended if she is a Gabonese citizen.

  3. Father's identification

    Required if father is declared

    Required if the father is declared. A passport is recommended if he is a Gabonese citizen.

  4. Mother's birth certificate

    Optional

    If available, upload a clear copy of the mother's birth certificate.

  5. Father's birth certificate

    Optional

    If available, upload a clear copy of the father's birth certificate.

  6. Foreign birth certificate of the child

    Optional, if available

    If one exists, upload a clear copy of the child's foreign birth certificate.

Keep original records available

The embassy requires an original foreign birth record for transcription. Uploading a copy does not replace this requirement. Confirm arrangements with the Consular Service; the original is returned.

Birth certificate delivery

Your birth certificate will be shipped to you.

Have it shipped

Have your birth certificate shipped to your address. Shipping options are provided during the online application.