Apostille of documents - what is it and where can it be done?

An apostille is a special stamp that confirms the legal force of a document abroad. It simplifies the process of recognizing documents abroad, eliminating the need for additional legalization through consulates.

Main aspects of apostille:

  1. appointment: An apostille confirms the authenticity of the signature, the position of the person who signed the document, and the authenticity of the seal or stamp that affixes the document.
  2. Application: Apostille is placed on documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, diplomas, court decisions and other official documents.
  3. Hague Convention: Apostille is recognized in countries that have signed the Hague Convention of 1961. As of December 2024, 127 countries have joined it, including the United States, Japan, most European countries and others.
  4. Procedure: An apostille is issued by the country that issued the document. Depending on the type of document, an apostille can be issued by various government agencies, such as the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Education, or other authorized institutions.

Apostille of documents can be done in various government agencies, depending on the type of document:

  1. REGISTRY OFFICE DOCUMENTS: An apostille on birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates and other civil registry office documents is issued by the civil registry office or the state committee for civil registry office affairs.
  2. Education Documents: Apostille on diplomas, certificates and other educational documents is issued by Rosobrnadzor.
  3. Notarial documents: Apostille on notarized documents such as powers of attorney and copies is issued by the Ministry of Justice.
  4. Certificates of good conduct: An apostille on certificates of no criminal record is issued by the information center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
  5. Archival certificates and extracts: Apostille on archival documents is affixed by Rosarchive.

An application for an apostille can be submitted through the MFC or the public services portal, which makes the process more convenient.

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