Certified copies of Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates issued via the e-BMD System
New - With effect from 7th, February 2025
Documents required
An application for requesting certified copies of Birth, Marriage and Death certificates. Click here to download the application
A copy of the passport (Bio page)
The applicant may substitute an individual to apply along with a letter of authorization with a clear signature and a copy of the bio page the passport
Payments
The fee for one certified copy is $22.00
Fees should be paid by Cash (only if application is submitted in person)
By post - The Money Order or Certified Check should be made in favor of the 'Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles'. Please note that personal checks will not be accepted.
By Post/Mail
If the return of the certified document is required by mail, applicants in the USA may choose one of the following options and make payment with the application fee.
Federal Express within California - $40.00
Outside of California - $45.00
In-person visits
The Consular Division is open from Monday to Friday (10 am to 3 pm) except for holidays declared. The physical and mailing address is as follows,
3250 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #2180
Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA
Notes
The e-BMD database contains Birth, Marriage, and Death certificates registered from January 1, 1960, onwards. Also, alterations made to a certificate after its initial update may result in a delay in updating the system.
If a certificate is not found in the database, the applicant will be notified via email, and the application will be forwarded to the Register General Department in Maligawatta, Sri Lanka. The applicant will be informed of this action and it may take additional time to proceed such applications.
This Consulate General is not responsible for any document lost in the post.
Submission of forged documents and making false declarations is a punishable offence. Fees will not be refunded in these circumstances.
Click here to download the application