Why an apostille on a marriage certificate is needed?

Why an apostille on a marriage certificate is needed?

Persons who need to confirm their family status abroad cannot use the original marriage certificate without an apostille and only with a translation, because this is not enough. In order to legalize a document in another country, it is necessary to put an apostille on it. This is a stamp that confirms the authenticity of the document. Apostille is valid in all states that have ratified the Hague Convention. Apostille significantly simplifies many legal procedures.

What is required to apostill a marriage certificate?

The state bodies of each of the countries participating in the Hague Apostille Convention set personal rehttps://ustgroup.com.ua/apostille-o...quirements for the list of necessary documents. Countries such as: Poland, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Romania do not always require an apostille on documents, but there are exceptions, so we always advise you to affix an apostille on newly issued duplicate documents.
The receiving body must provide you with the entire list of necessary documents and explain the procedure.

Please note that the marriage certificate must not be laminated under any circumstances. These are the requirements of the Ministry of Justice. If the document is laminated, it is necessary to claim it again at the RAC and later affix an apostille on the unlaminated original.

How to quickly apostill a marriage certificate?

The only term for affixing an apostille on documents issued by DRATS is 3 working days. For help, you can contact the specialists of USTgroup.

What information is indicated in the apostille on the marriage certificate?

The stamp indicates the information that must be provided in accordance with the provisions of the convention:

• RATS, which issued the certificate;
• Full name and position of the employee, the owner of the signature on the certificate;
• The city where the certificate was issued;
• Date of issue;
• Country of issue;
• Signature and seal

What is the validity period of the apostille on the marriage certificate?

The provision of the Hague Convention does not contain any instructions regarding the validity period of the apostille. Therefore, there is no need to continue the apostille.

There are also cases when the apostille is not affixed. Therefore, in order not to make a mistake, contact the specialists of USTgroup for consultation at the following contacts: (044) 222-59-73;
(063) 224-08-18