How to obtain an Apostill of Polish documents
In the era of globalization, when state borders are becoming more and more permeable, the legalization of documents for international use becomes of great importance. One of the most important tools to facilitate this process is the Apostille.
An Apostille is a certificate that allows an official document to be recognized as authentic in other countries signatory to the 1961 Hague Convention. Thanks to this, there is no need for additional legalization of documents at embassies or consulates of the country to which the document is to be sent.
In Poland, Apostille can be assigned to the following types of documents:
Official documents : civil status records (birth, marriage, death certificates), marital status certificates.
Court documents : judgments, rulings, court certificates.
Notarial documents : notarial deeds, notarial certificates.
Administrative documents : certificates issued by public administration bodies, such as diplomas, certificates and certificates.
School and academic documents : school certificates, university diplomas, course completion certificates.
The process of obtaining an Apostille for Polish documents requires several formalities. It is necessary to submit an application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Address: Al. J. Ch. Szucha 23, 00-580 Warszawa and payment of the stamp duty.
You may need an Apostille for the following reasons:
Emigration : An Apostille is necessary when you plan to move to another country and need to submit documents such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate.
Education : If you plan to study abroad, your diplomas and certificates must have an Apostille.
Work : If you are employed abroad, employers may require you to have diplomas and professional certificates with an Apostille.
Judicial and administrative procedures : Judicial or administrative documents often have to
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