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Consular services will be provided in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 17

The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the United States of America will organize a consular mission in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America, on October 17, 2026.

 
On that date, Lithuanian officials will accept the following applications and documents from citizens of the Republic of Lithuania:
 
  1. Applications for the issuance or replacement of an identity card and passport.
  2. Declarations of residence for citizens who have left Lithuania for a period longer than 6 months.
  3. Applications for the issuance of an emergency travel document.
  4. Notifications regarding lost identity documents.
  5. Applications to register civil status records recorded in a foreign country.
  6. Applications to change a first name and/or surname.
  7. Applications for extracts of civil status records.
  8. Applications for consular certificates.
  9. Applications regarding citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania (verifying the authenticity of documents uploaded to the MIGRIS system in support of Lithuanian citizenship applications and notifications of acquisition of another country's citizenship).
  10. In addition, they will perform notarial acts: certify copies of documents and signatures, and issue certificates confirming that a person is alive.
The consular mission will take place at 6600 W W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28269. 

Applicants will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

During the consular mission, only persons who have registered in advance and received registration confirmation will be served. Registration is available through the electronic registration system until October 14.

When registering, please select the service "Consular Mission" and indicate in the additional information section which specific service you wish to receive.

During consular missions, the consular fee is increased by 50% (consular fee rates are available here).

Information about the functions performed by consular mission officials and the documents required for submission is available on the website of the Embassy of Lithuania in the United States.

For inquiries regarding consular services, please contact consul.us@mfa.lt. Individuals who only require a consultation regarding consular services provided by the mission and do not wish to register for document submission during the mission are also invited to contact this email address.

Please consider, before registering for the consular mission, whether the required services from Lithuanian institutions can be obtained remotely. Below is a list of services relevant to Lithuanian citizens residing abroad and links to the portals through which these services can be requested:

  1. Notification of a Lost Identity Document
  2. Declaration of Departure from the Republic of Lithuania for a Period Longer than 6 Months
  3. Certificate of Criminal Record / No Criminal Record
  4. Certificate Confirming No Legal Impediments to Marriage
  5. Registration in Lithuania of Civil Status Records Issued Abroad
  6. Extract of a Civil Status Record
  7. Change of First Name and Surname
  8. Application to Register a Marriage in Lithuania
  9. Registration of Acknowledgment of Paternity
  10. Notarial Services
  11. Documents from Lithuanian Archives
  12. Other Electronic Services

Public electronic services provided by the Lithuanian state can be accessed using a new-generation Lithuanian citizen identity card (ID card) issued after August 12, 2021, together with a mobile device equipped with NFC technology and the mCard LTU application downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. See the user guide.

Persons holding an ID card issued before January 1, 2024, and using it as a qualified electronic signature tool to access services provided through the eNotaras information system are recommended to apply for a free replacement of their card. More information is available here.

Electronic services can also be accessed using other electronic identification methods.