Matrika — this is the civil registry office in Slovakia, similar to the Ukrainian RATS (Registry of Acts of Civil Status). Here, births, marriages, and deaths are registered, and relevant certificates are issued.
Reasons to contact them
- Registering a child's birth and obtaining a birth certificate (rodný list).
- Getting married and receiving a marriage certificate (sobášny list).
- Registering a death and obtaining the relevant document.
The Matrika usually operates within the municipal or village office (obecný alebo mestský úrad) at the location where the event occurred. To apply, you often need original documents. Foreign documents may require an official translation and sometimes an apostille. For example, if a child was born in Slovakia, the Matrika is where you will get their Slovak birth certificate. The list of required documents depends on the situation, so it is best to clarify it in advance.
