I recently wrote to the Archives in Bratislava for records on my great grandfather using a form I got from the Mormon Library on line. The report was 4 pages long and went back to 1735! Their records start at 1733. The cost was $69. which I thought was quite reasonable for the amount of information I received - they went back 5 generations. My bank, however, charged me $40. to do an international wire transfer, which is required in order to get your report. The 4 pages were neatly typed (in Slovak) but the cover letter was in English. After they receive your request they do the research and send you a letter stating the cost and how to pay. When you wire the money they send the report my return mail. The whole process took about 8 weeks. If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me or post here...Carol