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