Apostille is an international authentication clause that confirms the authenticity of a signature and seal of an official on a document. It was introduced by the Hague Convention of 1961 and is currently recognized by over 120 countries, in practice, most countries where you conduct professional, business, or family matters. It is the simplest form of legalization: one stamp (or electronic certification) makes a document issued in one country recognized in another without further formalities. It is usually issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin of the document, and in the case of diplomas and certificates, specialized government agencies. Apostille most commonly applies to civil status acts (birth, marriage, death), court documents (certificates of no criminal record, verdicts), commercial documents (company registries, powers of attorney), notarial acts, and diplomas and school certificates. We help obtain apostille comprehensively, from verifying whether it is the proper form of legalization to delivering the finalized document.

An apostille is sufficient if the country where you want to use the document is a member of the Hague Convention. If it is not (e.g. UAE, Egypt), additional legalization at the embassy of that country is required. We will help determine which procedure is appropriate in your case.

Practically every official document: civil status records (birth, marriage, death), court judgments and certificates of no criminal record, diplomas and certificates, notarial documents, commercial documents (company registers, contracts), powers of attorney. If you have any doubts about a specific document, please contact us.

The processing time depends on the destination country, the type of document, and the chosen package; it can range from a few hours to several months. That is why we do not provide a single number. When you select a specific legalization path in our system (country + document type + processing mode), we will show you a specific estimate for your case. We adhere to it and inform you if anything changes.

The price consists of two parts: official fees (which vary depending on the country and type of document) and our service fee. We prioritize complete transparency: before we start working, you receive a quote detailing each item, with no hidden costs, additional charges, or surprises at the end. If an additional official fee arises during the process (rare, but it can happen with atypical documents), we always agree on it with you before making any payments.

Selected services are covered by a guarantee of obtaining or a refund of costs. If, for reasons attributable to us, we do not perform the service, we refund both the service fee and the official fees. Regardless of the package, we always confirm the scope of work, costs, and timelines before we start acting. We begin the work only after your acceptance of the quotation and the procedure.

We currently service several countries of document origin, and the database is continuously expanding. We unite local legalization specialists into one platform, allowing for a single point of contact, regardless of which country your document was created in. Do you provide legalization services? Contact us. Do you need a country not on the list? Let us know.

Yes. The entire ordering process: application, quotation, status tracking, communication, takes place online through the Notberg platform. Some legalization procedures can now be conducted entirely online, including e-apostille (electronic apostille), but in most cases, a physical document will be required.

In most cases, yes, but not always. Traditional consular legalization usually requires a paper original, but more and more countries are issuing e-apostilles, an electronic version of the clause issued based on a digital document. In such cases, a paper original is not needed, and we help conduct the matter fully online. Once you select the path in our system, we will tell you exactly in what form we need the document, paper, electronic, or both. If you do not have the original, and it is required, we can also help obtain it or prepare a notarized copy.

Many countries require legalization not only of the original document but also of the sworn translation. We check this requirement for your case, and if necessary, we arrange the translation as part of our comprehensive service.

We have been operating since 2010 (previously in a different form since 2006). For nearly two decades, we have handled thousands of legalization cases in jurisdictions around the world and built direct relationships with offices and consular institutions. This experience allows us to also manage unusual and complex cases.

The easiest way is through the Notberg platform, select a service, fill out a short form, and submit your documents. If you prefer to talk first, schedule a free consultation or contact us, and we will help you determine the right path before you make a decision.