SloveniaWho reports a death and the first steps depend on where and how the person died. A death in Slovenia is entered into the civil-status register under the official procedure.
Key information
Step-by-step instructions
- 1Identify the circumstances of the death.
The procedure differs depending on whether death occurred in a healthcare institution or elsewhere, at home, suddenly or abroad.
- 2Check who is responsible for reporting.
An institution normally reports deaths occurring there. Otherwise follow the doctor’s or death examiner’s instructions and the official eUprava guide.
- 3Arrange official registration of the death.
The death is registered at the competent administrative unit with the required medical certificate.
- 4Follow up on related matters.
After registration, consider the death report for inheritance, possible social benefits, pensions and other responsibilities of relatives.
Before submitting, check
- whether the hospital or other institution has already reported the death
- which procedure applies to a death at home, a sudden death or a death abroad
- whether you have the medical certificate and what steps the administrative unit will initiate
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to report a death myself?
No. When death occurs in a healthcare or other residential institution, that institution normally reports it. Different rules apply outside institutions.
How long do I have to report a death?
For a death in Slovenia, official eUprava guidance specifies two days from death or discovery of the body.
What if a Slovenian citizen died abroad?
Registration in the Slovenian civil register is based on a document issued by the competent foreign authority. Consult eUprava’s specific guidance for deaths abroad.