Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Slovak Republic authorities. Essential for citizens of Slovak Republic living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.
Slovak Republic consulates processing civil records
What can be registered?
- Birth registration: children of Slovak Republic parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Slovak Republic nationals
- Marriage registration: marriages of Slovak Republic citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
- Death registration: death of Slovak Republic nationals in the U.S.
- Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Slovak Republic
Required documents
- Original U.S. vital record (birth/marriage/death certificate)
- Apostille from the Secretary of State of the issuing state
- Certified translation to the official language of Slovak Republic
- Passport and ID of the Slovak Republic citizens involved
- Application form completed
How to register
Most Slovak Republic consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Slovak Republic civil registry office.
Some consulates accept mail-in applications for civil records. Check the official site of your consulate.
Costs and processing times
Registration fees: typically free or $10-$50 per record. Processing time at the consulate: 2-4 weeks; final registration in Slovak Republic can take additional months.