To obtain an apostille for documents in Slovenia, you can follow the procedure established under the Hague Convention of 1961, of which Slovenia is a member. This allows documents issued in Slovenia to be apostilled for use in other countries that are also signatories of the Hague Convention.

Steps to Obtain an Apostille in Slovenia:

1. Prepare Your Document:
   • The document you want to apostille must be an official or public document issued by a Slovenian authority. These can include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, academic diplomas, notarial acts, and court documents.
   • If the document is not in Slovenian, it may need to be translated into Slovenian or the language required by the country where the document will be used.
2. Notarization (if necessary):
   • If your document is a private document (such as a contract or agreement), it will need to be notarized by a notary public in Slovenia before it can be apostilled.
3. Submit the Document to the Relevant Authority:
   • In Slovenia, the authority responsible for issuing apostilles is the Ministry of Justice.
   • The Ministry of Justice handles the apostille process through the Public Notary Office or the Department of Legalization.
   • Documents must be submitted to this office for authentication, where the apostille will be applied.
4. Required Documents for Apostille:
   • The original document you want to be apostilled.
   • A valid ID (passport or national ID card).
   • If someone else (e.g., a lawyer or other representative) is submitting the document on your behalf, a notarized power of attorney or written authorization may be required.
5. Apostille Process:
   • After submitting the document, the Ministry of Justice will verify the document’s authenticity and apply the apostille, which will be a certificate or stamp confirming that the document is authentic for use in other Hague Convention countries.
6. Fees:
   • The fee for obtaining an apostille in Slovenia is typically reasonable, with costs ranging from €5 to €10 per document, depending on the type of document and processing time.
7. Receiving the Apostilled Document:
   • Once the apostille is applied, you can either pick up the apostilled document in person or arrange for it to be mailed to you, depending on the submission method.

Important Notes:

• Translation: If the document is not in Slovenian, it may need to be translated into Slovenian before it can be apostilled.
• Hague Convention Countries: The apostille is valid only in countries that are members of the Hague Convention. If the document is to be used in a non-Hague Convention country, you will need to go through consular legalization.
• Legalization vs. Apostille: For non-Hague Convention countries, the process of consular legalization will be required, meaning the document must be authenticated at the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

By following these steps, your document from Slovenia will be legally recognized for use in other countries that accept apostilled documents under the Hague Convention.