Apostille in Bratislava: Document Apostille and Sworn Translation
An apostille certifies a public document for use abroad under the 1961 Hague Convention. In Slovakia it is issued by different authorities depending on the document type – regional courts, district offices and ministries – and finding the right counter is the hardest part of the process.
Etalon tells you exactly which authority is competent for your document, prepares the filing and provides a sworn translation by a Ministry of Justice-registered translator. Ukrainian documents are our specialty: the apostille is arranged directly in Ukraine through our own Kharkiv and Kyiv offices. Office in Bratislava-Petržalka (Budatínska 29); fully online across Slovakia.
- We identify exactly which authority issues the apostille for your document – regional court, district office or ministry
- Sworn translation of the apostilled document – apostille and translation in one place
- Ukrainian documents: apostille arranged directly in Ukraine, no mailing originals abroad
- Office in Petržalka (Budatínska 29) + a fully online process across Slovakia
Our guarantees
- 100% acceptance by authorities and institutions in Slovakia and abroad
- Guaranteed delivery by the agreed deadline
- 2-year guarantee on translation quality
- We process requests at weekends too – we reply every day 9:00–18:00
- Free quote in 15 minutes
- Confidentiality of your documents
What an apostille is and when you need one
The apostille replaces lengthy consular legalisation between the states of the 1961 Hague Convention: a single stamp confirms a public document is genuine, making it valid in every member state. You need one when a Slovak document is used abroad – or when a foreign document is submitted to a Slovak institution.
The most commonly apostilled documents are birth and marriage certificates, criminal-record extracts, diplomas and school certificates, notarial deeds and court decisions. For countries outside the Convention an apostille is not enough – consular superlegalisation is required; we check which regime applies to your country.
Which Slovak authority issues the apostille
There is no single “apostille counter” in Slovakia – the competent authority depends on the document type: regional courts apostille documents of district courts, notaries and bailiffs in their district as well as official translations and expert opinions; district offices handle civil-registry documents (birth, marriage, death certificates); the Ministry of Education covers education documents; the Ministries of Interior, Health and Defence cover their own sectors; and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs everything else. The administrative fee follows the authority’s tariff.
This is where most mistakes and lost time happen. Send us a scan – we tell you exactly where the document belongs, prepare the filing and provide the sworn translation in one go.
Apostille + sworn translation: the right order
The golden rule: apostille the original first, then order the sworn translation – the translator translates the document including the apostille clause. In the reverse order the destination authority may reject the translation because the apostille is missing from it.
Etalon keeps the order straight for you: we check the destination institution’s requirements, arrange the apostille and have the document translated by a sworn translator from the Ministry of Justice register – one order, no running between offices.
Ukrainian and other foreign documents
A Ukrainian document needs an apostille from Ukraine – a Slovak authority cannot issue it. With our own offices at both ends of the route, we file for the apostille directly with the Ukrainian ministries through our own Kharkiv and Kyiv offices and then provide the sworn Slovak translation in Bratislava. No mailing originals, no travel.
For documents from other countries we advise whether an apostille, superlegalisation or a simplified treaty-based regime applies.
How we work
- 1Send a scan and the country of useSend a scan or photo of the document and tell us in which country and institution it will be used.
- 2We identify the authority and quoteWe tell you which authority issues the apostille, whether you need one at all, and prepare an exact quote with a deadline.
- 3Apostille and sworn translationWe arrange the apostille (in Slovakia or directly in Ukraine) and a sworn translator translates the document including the clause.
- 4Receive the finished setIn person in Petržalka, by post across Slovakia, or electronically.
Prices
- Apostille assistance for a Slovak document the authority’s administrative fee is includedindividual quote
- Apostille on a Ukrainian document arranged directly in Ukraine; state fee includedfrom €25
- Sworn translation of the apostilled document Ministry of Justice-registered translator, apostille clause includedindividual quote
Prices are indicative. The competent authority’s administrative fee is already part of the quoted service price. We prepare an exact quote after reviewing your scans.
FAQ
Where in Bratislava do I get an apostille?
It depends on the document type: the regional court apostilles notarial and court documents and official translations, the district office civil-registry documents, the Ministry of Education education documents, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the rest. Send a scan – we tell you exactly and prepare the filing.
How much does an apostille cost?
The administrative fee follows the competent authority’s tariff; our assistance is quoted by scope. An apostille on a Ukrainian document is arranged from €25 with the state fee included.
Apostille or superlegalisation?
The apostille applies between the states of the 1961 Hague Convention. Countries outside it require consular superlegalisation. We verify which regime applies – sometimes a treaty means neither is needed.
Which comes first: translation or apostille?
Apostille the original first, then the sworn translation – the document is translated including the apostille clause. In the reverse order the authority may reject the translation. We keep the order straight for you.
Can you arrange an apostille on a Ukrainian document?
Yes – Ukrainian authorities issue it and we file directly through our Kharkiv and Kyiv offices. The document is then sworn-translated in Bratislava. Your originals never leave your hands.
Do I need to go anywhere in person?
No. The whole process runs online; the Bratislava-Petržalka office (Budatínska 29) is available for personal drop-off and collection if you prefer.
Updated: 2026-08-18
