Documents & legalisation
Apostille and legalisation of documents
Affixing an apostille and consular legalisation of documents for use abroad — together with translation and notarial certification, handled end to end.
An apostille is a simplified authentication of an official document for countries party to the 1961 Hague Convention. For countries that are not, consular legalisation applies — a multi-step procedure through the relevant authorities and a consulate. We advise exactly what your destination country requires and handle the whole process.
Often a document is first translated and certified, and only then apostilled or legalised — the sequence depends on the document type and the country’s requirements. We set the correct order of steps so the document is accepted the first time.
How it works
- 01
Assess the document
We determine what your country needs: an apostille, consular legalisation or a double apostille.
- 02
Translate and certify
We translate and notarise in the right sequence for the chosen procedure.
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Apostille / legalisation
We submit the document to the relevant authority (Ministry of Justice, Education, Foreign Affairs) or for consular legalisation.
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Delivery
We hand over the finished document with its translation — in person or by dispatch.
Frequently asked
How does an apostille differ from consular legalisation?
An apostille is a single stamp that authenticates a document for countries party to the 1961 Hague Convention. Consular legalisation — a longer procedure through several authorities and the destination country’s consulate — applies when the country has not joined the Convention. We determine which one your case needs.
Is the apostille placed on the original or the translation?
It depends on the document and the country: sometimes the original is apostilled, sometimes the notarised translation, and sometimes both (a double apostille). We set the correct sequence in advance.
Tell us about your document
Describe the document and the purpose of the translation — we will assess the volume, timeline and type of certification and offer clear terms.