Option 01Original
Apostille on the document
Suitable when the authority apostilles this type of original and the receiving party requires the certification on the original itself.
Documents for use abroad
Apostille without unnecessary steps
We check the country, document type, place of issue and recipient’s requirements, then confirm whether an apostille is needed and when translation and certification should take place.
1 contacttranslation, certification and legalisation
100+destination countries
Freeinitial document check
Presentation options
Original, copy
or translation
Option 02Copy
On a notarised copy
The notary first certifies the copy, then the authorised body places the apostille. This option is not accepted everywhere.
Option 03Complete set
With translation and certification
After the apostille is issued, we translate the document and stamp. Any additional certification required by the recipient is added to the procedure.
About notarised translationChoosing the route
The country determines
the procedure
Option 01Hague Convention
Apostille
A simplified authentication process for countries party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
Option 02Other countries
Consular legalisation
Sequential certification by Russian authorities and the consulate of the destination country.
Check the procedureOption 03Treaty
No legalisation
A bilateral treaty may apply to some countries, making translation and notarisation sufficient.
What we handle
One route for
the complete set
A set containing different document types may involve different authorities and timescales. We create one coordinated plan and explain which originals will be required.
We inspect the sources
Seals, signatures, document condition and eligibility for filing are checked.
We file and collect
The document is handled through every authority required by the procedure.
We prepare it for the country
Certifications and apostilles are translated and certified in the required order.
Document types
Personal, educational
and corporate
Civil-status certificates
We check the region of issue, the original's condition and the authority responsible for the apostille.
Degrees and school certificates
The receiving university or employer may determine whether the original or a copy is required.
Certificates and powers of attorney
Validity, signature and place of issue are checked before filing with the competent authority.
Court and notarial documents
We establish whether the original can be apostilled or a notarised copy is needed.
Extracts and company records
Document form, signatory authority and destination country requirements are checked together.
Notarised copies and translations
We confirm that the recipient accepts this route before preparing the complete set.
Timing and authority
Different documents follow different routes
Civil-status records, police certificates, educational documents and notarial acts are apostilled by different authorities. The region of issue can also affect where and how long the filing takes.
Our service starts at RUB 4,500. We confirm the exact price after checking the document and can include a notarised copy, translation, certification and delivery.
Start with a photograph
We check the document before payment
This identifies obstacles early and ensures the correct procedure is selected.
Good to know
Questions about apostilles
Can an apostille be placed on a copy?
In some cases, yes. However, the receiving organisation may require the original to be apostilled. We check the document type, country and recipient’s requirements before filing.
Which comes first: translation or apostille?
Often the original is apostilled first, then the document and apostille are translated and the translation is notarised. There is no universal sequence; the country and receiving authority determine it.
Does an apostille expire?
The apostille itself generally has no expiry date, but the underlying document may. A receiving authority may, for example, request a recently issued certificate.
Does an apostille guarantee acceptance?
An apostille certifies the origin of an official document, signature and seal within the procedure. The final decision rests with the authority, university, bank or other receiving organisation.
How long does the process take?
Timing depends on the authority, region of issue and document type. After checking the source, we confirm the standard timeframe and any available expedited route.