How do I apostille a document in Georgia?

After notarization (if required), submit the document to the Ministry of Justice of Georgia (House of Justice). Standard processing takes 3–5 business days; same-day expedited apostille is available for 50 GEL.

Which countries accept Georgian apostille?

All 115+ member countries of the Hague Convention of 1961 accept Georgian apostille, including all EU countries, the USA, UK, Canada, and most of Europe and Asia.

Do I need to translate a document before getting an apostille?

The apostille certifies the document itself, not a translation. However, you typically need to provide a notarized translation in the target country's language alongside the apostilled original.

Can I get apostille for a diploma or university certificate in Georgia?

Yes. Educational documents issued by Georgian institutions can be apostilled at the Ministry of Justice. NotaryTranslation can handle the certified translation and notarization before the apostille step.

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Apostille is an international certification that confirms the legality of documents in other countries. This process is a necessary step in international relations and for using official documents abroad.

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Which Documents Require Apostille?

Birth, death, and marriage certificates
Educational diplomas and academic certificates
Court documents and decisions
Notarized documents
Commercial and corporate documents
Medical certificates
Police clearance and criminal record certificates

How to Get an Apostille in Georgia

The apostille process in Georgia follows these steps:

Ensure the document is original or a notarized copy
If the document needs to be translated, get a certified translation with notarization first
Submit the document to the Ministry of Justice of Georgia (House of Justice)
Pay the state fee (30 GEL per document)
Receive the apostille within 3–5 business days (expedited same-day service is available)

Apostille vs. Consular Legalization: Which Do You Need?

Apostille applies to countries that are members of the Hague Convention of 1961 (115+ countries including EU, USA, UK, and most of Europe). If the destination country is not a member of the Convention, full consular legalization is required instead, a longer process involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and the embassy of the receiving country.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apostille a document in Georgia?: After notarization (if required), submit the document to the Ministry of Justice of Georgia (House of Justice). Standard processing takes 3–5 business days; same-day expedited apostille is available for 50 GEL.
Which countries accept Georgian apostille?: All 115+ member countries of the Hague Convention of 1961 accept Georgian apostille, including all EU countries, the USA, UK, Canada, and most of Europe and Asia.
Do I need to translate a document before getting an apostille?: The apostille certifies the document itself, not a translation. However, you typically need to provide a notarized translation in the target country's language alongside the apostilled original.
Can I get apostille for a diploma or university certificate in Georgia?: Yes. Educational documents issued by Georgian institutions can be apostilled at the Ministry of Justice. NotaryTranslation can handle the certified translation and notarization before the apostille step.

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