Apostille
Apostille is an international certification that makes your Swedish documents valid in over 120 countries that are party to the Hague Convention.
What is Apostille?
Apostille is an international certification according to the Hague Convention of 1961. It confirms that a document is authentic and issued by a competent authority in Sweden.
With an Apostille stamp, your document does not need any further legalization at embassies or consulates in the receiving country.
In Sweden, Apostille is issued by Notarius Publicus for most documents.
Common documents for Apostille:
- ✓Birth certificates and personal certificates
- ✓Marriage certificates and divorce documents
- ✓Diplomas and transcripts
- ✓Powers of attorney and contracts
- ✓Company documents and registration certificates
- ✓Court documents
Countries that accept Apostille
Over 120 countries are party to the Hague Convention, including:
Frequently asked questions about Apostille
What is the difference between Apostille and legalization?
Apostille is a simplified form of legalization valid in Hague Convention countries. Traditional legalization requires multiple steps via embassies.
How long does it take to get Apostille?
Normally 3-5 business days. We also offer express services for urgent matters.
Which documents can get Apostille?
Most public documents can get Apostille, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, court documents and notarized documents.
How much does Apostille cost?
The price depends on document type and quantity. Contact us for an exact quote.
How the process works
Order online
Fill in our order form and upload your documents
We review
We check that the documents meet the requirements
Apostille
We submit the documents to Notarius Publicus
Delivery
We send back your apostilled documents
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