Superlegalization of the birth certificate

Here is information on the procedure for obtaining a super legalization of a birth certificate abroad and in Slovakia. The super legalization process itself is really not easy, especially if you need to go through this procedure in another country.

From this article, you will learn about the difference between super-legalization and apostille, the necessary documents for applying for super-legalization in the Slovak Republic and abroad, in which cases super-legalization of a birth certificate is required, and many other important information that will help you successfully complete super-legalization.

In general, there are two situations when it will be necessary to superlegalize a birth certificate.

Your place of birth is abroad, in order to use your certificate in Slovakia, you must superlegalize it in Slovakia, both for personal and work purposes. It will also be necessary if you submit documents for assistance with regard to children, when registering a marriage, filing documents for temporary residence abroad or for dual citizenship, and other cases.

It is important when issuing a super legalization of a birth certificate in Slovakia

The first and main prerequisite for the successful management of the entire process of super-legalization of the birth certificate is the submission of the original, which is valid. It must be issued no more than three years ago, and sometimes only no more than 6 months ago, it must be an original, not a copy. A certified copy will not be recognized by state authorities during super-legalization. In case of loss of the original, it will be presented as its duplicate (duplicate of the original), again not older than specified in the first point.

When you have a valid original birth certificate, you need to check it with the competent authorities of the country that issued it. For this check, you will need another check from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country in question.

Then you submit an application for super legalization to the embassy, you need to fill out a form. The embassy has a super legalization accreditation for the country in which it was issued. There you will also receive information about your further steps.

Apostille.sk specialists will do everything for you quickly and correctly. Entrust this process to us.

Superlegalization abroad

Time and experience are necessary conditions that you must have if you need to super-legalize your birth certificate abroad. It happens that the entire application for the super-legalization of the birth certificate is rejected due to improperly filled out forms or a completely incorrectly selected form.

Follow these steps.

What should be contained in an envelope with a request for super legalization in another state

You must also submit the following documents: postage stamps issued by the given country, the value for the return shipment, the return envelope with the addressee’s data duly filled in. funds in the currency of the given country, a check or stamps of the given country in the denomination required.

You must add both stamps and stamps in the exact required value for the super legalization act, which is set by the respective country. Without this payment, your application will not be processed and will be sent back. Don’t forget the appropriate self-addressed return envelope.

Foreign postage stamps can be difficult to obtain. Courier companies abroad also usually do not offer foreigners the opportunity to order a delivery service from the addressee and back. So work hard or contact apostille.sk. They will organize the entire process for you, from the submission to the return of the super-legalization, quickly and reliably.

Forms for the application

Different region, different behavior – this adage is absolutely true even before super-legalization. Each country has its own application forms and a joint application in each country is, of course, not considered. Due to local requirements, it is more difficult to submit the package of documents correctly.

Among the problems, there may be a language foreign to you of another country in which you are applying for super legalization, because the application must be filled out in that language. Also legal and technical terms, in which you need at least a basic orientation in order to fill out the form correctly. Insufficient or unclear filling of the form will lead to its automatic rejection. Therefore, it is best to contact us for help.

Among other things, there is also the selection of the correct form that you have downloaded. There are many outdated versions freely available. The representative office of the Slovak Republic deals with the updating of forms abroad.

You need to check the deadline for issuing the document that you attach to the application for super legalization

In the case of super legalization of the birth certificate, it is necessary to provide the original document, which is less than three years old. Public authorities are demanding these days, and if you ignore them, you’ll save both time and money.

Federal or state superlegalization

In states where federal and state authorities share their powers, you must distinguish the level at which you will need superlegalization, that is, whether it is federal or state superlegalization. Correctly determining which superlegalization you need can be quite difficult and take more time.

Payment for superlegalization

Bank transfer and credit card cannot be selected as payment methods. The most common option is stamps if you live abroad.

But if you know someone who can help you on the spot, you may be able to pay the required amount in cash at the office. In addition, this person can transfer the payment by check. This check must be linked to an overseas account with sufficient balance for this payment.

Apostille

The convention abolishing the requirement of legalization of foreign official documents applies to most countries of the world, which means that if the country falls under the Hague Convention, there is no need to apply for super-legalization. Therefore, an apostille is sufficient, which is a simpler form of verification of a birth certificate in Slovakia and abroad. You can check whether a given country falls under the Hague Convention in the list of countries that recognize an apostille.

If you are confused by all this information or you lack the language or professional skills to organize this process, we at apostille.sk can help you and ensure the entire process from start to finish. We are waiting for your appeal.