The documents
What your file is made of
The full list, with why each document is needed and what usually goes wrong with it. Work through it at your own pace — assessing what you already hold is part of the free case review.
Document Checklist
Track your progress as you collect the documents required for the Slovak citizenship application.
Checking items here saves them only to your browser.
Important: Apostilles
Most foreign documents (birth certs, background checks) must be apostilled in the country of origin.
- State docs (US) → Secretary of State
- Federal docs (FBI) → US Dept of State
Official Translations
All non-Slovak documents must be translated by an official court translator accredited by the Slovak Ministry of Justice. Standard translations are not accepted.
1. Identity & Basic Personal Documents
2. Civil Status & Vital Records (You)
3. Documents Proving Your Slovak Ancestor
4. Documents Linking You to Ancestor
5. Criminal Background Checks
6. Social & Economic Documents
Don't know which of your documents matter?
Families tend to keep the documents that were meaningful, which aren't always the ones the authorities ask for. Send everything with your intake — sorting it out is part of the case review, at no charge.