We check the requirements
We establish whether an apostille applies or a treaty removes the legalisation requirement.
Civil-status records for use abroad
Apostille for a birth certificate
We check the Russian certificate, destination country and place where the civil-status record is held. Before payment, we explain where to file, whether a replacement certificate is needed and when translation should take place. We also account for written requirements from the foreign authority, school, court or consulate.
1 photois enough for an initial check
From RUB 4,500for our handling service
1 contactapostille, translation and delivery
Before filing
First we determine
the correct route
An apostille is not required for every country, and Russian birth certificates are apostilled by the competent civil registry authorities. The route depends on the destination, place where the record was created and the condition of the document.
We identify the authority
We confirm where the birth record was created or is held and which authority can accept the document.
We inspect the original
Legibility, seal, signature, lamination and other issues that may require a replacement certificate are checked.
Which document you have
Original, replacement
or foreign certificate
Option 01Russia
Legible original
We inspect the details and confirm whether this copy can be filed, then provide the authority and complete price.
Option 02Replacement
Laminated or damaged
If the certificate cannot be used, a replacement will be required first. We flag this before the procedure begins.
Option 03Another country
Foreign birth certificate
An apostille on a foreign original is obtained in its country of issue. In Russia, we can prepare the translation and check the next certification step.
Discuss the translationWhere it is presented
Family and
official procedures
Residence and citizenship
A birth certificate may confirm the date and place of birth, parental details or a family relationship. The destination country’s immigration authority determines the exact set.
Education and child records
A school, university or another organisation may request the certificate. We check whether the original, a recent replacement or a translation is required.
Marriage and family matters
The certificate can establish a name, origin or relationship. Apostille and certification requirements depend on the specific procedure and receiving authority.
Inheritance and court matters
In inheritance and legal proceedings, names, dates and document details must be rendered consistently throughout the complete set.
How it works
From a photograph
to the finished set
We receive a photograph
Send both sides without glare and tell us the country where the certificate will be presented.
We agree the route
We confirm the authority and estimated timing, with handling, translation, notarisation and delivery priced separately.
We submit the document
The complete set is checked before filing, and we manage the process through collection of the result.
We prepare it for use
Where required, we translate the certificate and apostille, arrange notarisation and deliver the documents.
The finished set
What one order
can include
Apostille
We arrange filing of the Russian certificate with the competent authority after checking the country and document.
Complete translation
All entries, seals, signatures and the apostille text are translated without omissions.
Notarisation
The translator’s signature is notarised if this is required by the receiving organisation.
Delivery
Finished paper documents are delivered in Moscow or sent to another city by agreement.
Correct sequence
The apostille usually comes before translation
In most cases, the Russian certificate is apostilled first, after which both the certificate and apostille are translated. Recipient requirements vary, so translation should not be ordered before the route is checked.
The general process is explained on our apostille service page, while certification options are covered under notarised translation.
Related guidance
Services and
practical guidance
ServiceAll documents
Document apostille
The general route for civil-status records, police certificates, degrees, powers of attorney and notarised copies.
View the serviceGuideChoosing a route
Apostille or legalisation
How the destination country and document type determine the required authentication procedure.
Read the guideServiceTranslation
Notarised translation
Translation of the certificate and apostille with notarisation of the translator’s signature.
About notarisationStart with a photograph
We check the certificate before payment
Tell us the destination country and send both sides of the document. We will explain whether an apostille is needed, whether this certificate can be used and what the finished set should contain.
Before filing
Birth certificate apostille questions
Does every birth certificate need an apostille?
No. This depends on the destination country, applicable international agreements and the requirements of the receiving organisation. We check the country and intended use first.
Where is a Russian birth certificate submitted for an apostille?
Russian civil-status documents are handled by a competent authority determined by where the record was created or is held. We use a photograph of the certificate to check the region and explain the route.
Can a laminated birth certificate be apostilled?
Lamination, damage, an illegible seal or text may prevent the certificate from being used. A replacement certificate may be required first. The competent authority makes the final acceptance decision.
When should the birth certificate be translated?
The apostille is usually obtained first, after which the certificate and stamp are translated together. Any different sequence or certification format required by the recipient is checked before work starts.
Can a foreign birth certificate be apostilled in Russia?
An apostille on a foreign original is normally obtained in its country of issue. In Russia, the completed document and apostille can be translated and the translation notarised.
How much does the service cost and how long does it take?
Our handling service starts at RUB 4,500. The final quote and timing depend on the region of issue, document condition, state fee, translation, notarisation and delivery. We confirm everything after checking a photograph.