An apostille is a certificate attached to a public document so it is recognised in countries that are party to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. A document with an apostille needs no further embassy certification. In Montenegro, apostilles are issued by the basic courts.
If the document is used in a country that is not party to the Convention, full legalization is required: certification by the competent domestic authorities, then the ministry of foreign affairs and finally the embassy or consulate of the destination country. The steps differ from country to country.
We handle the whole process: we check what the destination country requires, submit and collect documents on your behalf and align the translation with the certifications. For foreign documents, we obtain the apostille in the issuing country through our international network.
What we do for you
- Apostilles on Montenegrin public documents
- Apostilles on foreign documents, in the issuing country
- Diplomatic and consular legalization for non-Hague countries
- Certification at foreign embassies and consulates
- Certified translation and apostille in the correct order
- Submission and collection of documents on your behalf
Frequently asked questions
What comes first: the apostille or the translation?
Usually the apostille goes on the original, and then both the document and the apostille are translated. Some countries require a different order or an apostille on the translation too, so we check the destination country’s rules before starting.
Do I need an apostille or legalization?
If the destination country is party to the Hague Convention, an apostille is enough. Other countries require full legalization. Tell us where the document will be used and we will confirm the procedure.
Can you get an apostille for a document issued in another country?
Yes. Only the issuing country can apostille a document, so we obtain it there through our international network.