Requirements for the Apostille Passage on documents

Apostille is an international validation of the legality of the document used to recognize its validity in other countries. Apostille’s spare on documents is a necessary procedure for their use abroad.

Principal requirements for the Apostille Passage are defined by the Hague Convention in 1961. According to this convention, the Apostille can be passed on documents issued by the competent conventional states. These documents may include acts of civil law (birth, marriage, divorce, death), education documents, wage certificates, inconsistency and others.

To pass the Apostille on documents, it is necessary to address the competent body of the country that issued a document. In many countries, this organ is the Ministry of Justice or another corresponding institution. When applied to such an authority, it is necessary to provide the original document that needs the passage of the Apostille and to fill a special statement. Typically, this passage requires pay for a certain fee.

After the passage of Apostille on the document, it becomes internationally recognized and can be used in any country that is part of the Hague Convention. Apostille provides legality to the document and its recognition without the need for additional procedures or translations.

It is important to account that Apostille has a limited time. Typically, it becomes invalid due to 6 months or 1 year from the time of the passage. Therefore, if you are planning to use a document abroad, it is necessary to pay attention to the Apostille’s term and to update it if necessary.

General requirements for Apostille’s passing on documents may vary depending on the country they are issued. Therefore, prior to the beginning of the procedure, it is recommended to be acquainted with specific requirements and rules established by the competent authorities of the country.
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