What is apostille and legalization?

Apostille and legalization are two essential processes in the international recognition of official documents issued in one country and used in another. These procedures are necessary when you want to use documents in a foreign country, whether for personal, academic, or commercial purposes.

An apostille is a stamp or certificate issued by the competent authorities of a signatory state to the Hague Convention for official documents to be presented in another signatory state. Essentially, apostille confirms the authenticity of the signature and the capacity in which the person or organization who issued the document acted.

The purpose of issuing an apostille is to authenticate the origin of an official act to prevent the use of false documents for legal purposes.

Our team can represent you in obtaining apostilles from all competent institutions in Romania: Prefecture, Tribunal, and Chamber of Notaries Public.

Super-legalization, on the other hand, is the procedure performed by the competent authorities in Romania to certify, for countries that are not parties to the Hague Convention or with which Romania does not have bilateral agreements for the mutual recognition of documents, that the document subject to this procedure is an official act, the authenticity of the signature, the capacity in which the signatory of the document acted, and the identity of the seal or stamp on the document.

Our team can represent you in obtaining legalization from all competent institutions in Romania: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chamber of Notaries Public, Diplomatic Missions/Consular Offices.

Which documents can be apostilled and legalized?

In practice, most official documents can be apostilled or legalized, depending on the legal requirements of the country in which you intend to use them. Here are some common examples of documents that can be apostilled or legalized:

• Birth, marriage, divorce, or death certificates.
• Diplomas, certificates, academic transcripts, professional certificates, etc.
• Criminal record, tax record, driving record, etc.
• Powers of attorney, court judgments, notarial declarations, etc.
• Articles of incorporation, tax registration certificates, contracts, etc.
• Medical certificates, statements, reports, etc.
• Bank statements, property certificates, tax declarations, etc.

 * Depending on the type of administrative document, certain visas may be required from higher authorities/institutions.

How does our process work?

To benefit from our services, simply enter into a legal assistance contract, and we will take care of the rest. We will identify the necessary documents, initiate the apostille or legalization process, and keep you informed at each stage. In the end, you will receive your documents ready to be used in the desired country.

Our team aims to provide efficient solutions, fast processing times, and high-quality services for all our clients. Entrust us with your documents, and we will ensure their quick and efficient legalization!

We are also aware of the importance of confidentiality and data security. We understand that your documents are valuable and personal, which is why we ensure a high level of confidentiality and information protection throughout the process.

Contact us today to discuss your legal needs and to finalize the legal assistance contract. We are here to help you obtain your documents legalized without stress or hassle!