Documents from the Czech Civil Registry Office

What is required to obtain documents from the Czech Civil Registry Office?

First and foremost, we need a power of attorney to request any documents from the Czech Civil Registry Office. We can’t obtain documents without official authorization, as we are third parties and require formal consent from the individuals named in the civil records.

Obtaining the power of attorney is very solvable (it`s not a big problem to do it). Every time someone has contacted us, we’ve found a simple solution. How and where the power of attorney should be certified depends on the location of the person signing it. In the vast majority of cases, it can be certified Czech consulate/embassy or by a notary in your area.

We will prepare the specific text of the power of attorney for you and, after clarifying the details, will provide you with instructions on how and where to have it certified.

Depending on the type of document, the power of attorney must be signed as follows:

• Marriage Certificate – must be signed by at least one of the spouses / marrieds
• Birth Certificate – must be signed by at least one parent listed on the certificate, or by man who was born.
• Death Certificate – this situation is more complex. Typically, Czech death certificates include representatives of the deceased or direct heirs. Ideally, the power of attorney should be issued by a person named in the certificate. Often this is the surviving spouse or the deceased’s children. If no individual is clearly listed, a power of attorney from a close relative is required - most commonly from the children. In addition, the family relationship will need to be proven with supporting documents, such as a birth certificate. Each case is individual - please contact us, and we will review your situation and find the best solution.

For other documents, please inquire individually.

Once the power of attorney is notarized, we will need the original in the Czech Republic. Please send the document to us by mail. If necessary, we will arrange for a local translator in the Czech Republic to translate it into Czech.