Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Slovakia authorities. Essential for citizens of Slovakia living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.
Slovakia consulates processing civil records
What can be registered?
- Birth registration: children of Slovakia parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Slovakia nationals
- Marriage registration: marriages of Slovakia citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
- Death registration: death of Slovakia nationals in the U.S.
- Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Slovakia
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 Slovakia
- Passport and ID of the Slovakia citizens involved
- Application form completed
How to register
Most Slovakia consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Slovakia 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 Slovakia can take additional months.