Apostille & Document Legalization
Russian Ministry of Justice apostille for documents for use abroad. Consular legalization for countries not in the Hague Convention. Turnkey from 7 days.
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Apostille
Cost
7 business days
Per page (1,800 characters)
Notary near metro, within 2 hours
Advantages
- Working with Russian MFA, Ministry of Justice, and other agencies
- Turnkey: translation + notarization + apostille
- Processing time from 3 business days
- Free courier delivery in Moscow
- We work with individuals and legal entities
- Consular legalization for non-Hague countries
- Free courier delivery in Moscow
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What Is an Apostille and When Is It Needed
An apostille is an international stamp confirming the authenticity of a document for use abroad. It was introduced by the Hague Convention of 1961 and is recognized in 120+ countries worldwide.
An apostille is required if you:
- Are relocating abroad permanently
- Are enrolling in a foreign university
- Are seeking employment abroad
- Are registering a marriage with a foreign citizen abroad
- Are starting a business in another country
- Are processing an inheritance abroad
- Need to present documents to foreign courts
Which Authorities Issue Apostilles in Russia
Russian MFA
- ✓ Documents issued by federal government agencies
- ✓ Notarized documents
- ✓ Notarized translations
- ✓ Powers of attorney and contracts
Processing time: 3-5 business days
Ministry of Education and Science
- ✓ University diplomas
- ✓ Secondary education certificates
- ✓ Diploma supplements
- ✓ Academic degrees and titles
Processing time: up to 45 business days
Ministry of Justice
- ✓ Birth, marriage, and divorce certificates
- ✓ Death certificates
- ✓ Civil registry office certificates
- ✓ Civil registry documents
Processing time: 3-5 business days
Ministry of Internal Affairs / Prosecutor's Office
- ✓ Criminal record clearance certificates
- ✓ Ministry of Internal Affairs certificates
- ✓ Prosecutor's office documents
- ✓ Archival certificates
Processing time: individual basis
Consular Legalization
If the destination country is not a party to the Hague Convention (China, UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.), consular legalization is required — a more complex procedure:
- 1. Notarized certification — document translation with notarized certification
- 2. Ministry of Justice certification — confirmation of the notary's authority
- 3. Russian MFA certification — confirmation of the official's signature
- 4. Consular legalization — final certification at the embassy/consulate of the destination country
Not sure whether you need an apostille or legalization?
Call us or send a message — we will provide a free consultation and determine which type of legalization is appropriate for your country and document. The consultation is free!
Самостоятельно или через бюро?
🏃 Самостоятельно
- Найти переводчика — от 1 дня
- Визит к нотариусу — 2–3 часа (очередь)
- Поездка в Минюст / ЗАГС — 1 день
- Ожидание апостиля — 5–10 дней
- Повторный визит за документом
- Итого: 2–3 недели, 3–4 поездки
✅ Через бюро «Универсал»
- Отправляете скан по email / мессенджеру
- Перевод + заверение — за 1 день
- Мы подаём документ в Минюст / ЗАГС / Рособрнадзор
- Получаем и доставляем курьером бесплатно
- Итого: 3–7 дней, 0 поездок
Пример: апостиль на свидетельство о рождении для визы в Германию
Ситуация: Клиентка подавала документы на рабочую визу в консульство Германии. Требовался апостилированный перевод свидетельства о рождении.
Что сделали: Перевели свидетельство на немецкий, заверили у нотариуса, подали в ЗАГС на апостиль, получили и доставили курьером.
Результат: Всё готово за 5 рабочих дней. Консульство приняло документы без замечаний.
"I urgently needed to apostille my diploma for admission to a university in Germany. Universal handled everything in 5 days: translation, notarized certification, and apostille. The documents were accepted without any questions!"
— Alexey, applicant to TU Munich
For Business Clients
Апостиль для учредительных документов компании? Работаем по договору. Безналичная оплата, закрывающие документы, сопровождение полного цикла легализации. For Business →
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1 page = 1,800 characters with spaces
Character count is based on the translated text. For a more accurate quote, please submit a request.
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How We Work
Submit Your Request
Fill out the form on our website, call us, or send a message. Attach documents for a quote.
Get a Quote
Our manager will calculate the exact cost and timeline within 30 minutes. No hidden fees.
We Translate
A specialist translator does the work. An editor reviews quality. A notary certifies (if needed).
Receive Your Translation
Free courier delivery in Moscow or email delivery. Payment upon receipt.
For Business Clients
We work with companies of any scale — from startups to corporations. Official contract, full document workflow, dedicated manager.
Contract & NDA
Official translation services agreement. NDA to protect trade secrets.
Bank Transfer Payment
Wire transfer, deferred payment for regular clients. VAT-exempt.
Closing Documents
Completion certificate, invoice — full package for your accounting department.
Volume Discounts 3–10%
50+ pages — 3% off. 100+ pages — 5%. 300+ pages — up to 10%.
Dedicated Manager
Single point of contact for all projects. Timeline, quality, and budget control.
CAT Tools, Save up to 40%
SDL Trados, memoQ — translation memory reduces cost of repetitive content.
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