Expert Help with Documents
Sometimes individuals need to confirm the authenticity of a document issued abroad in Belarus: legalize a foreign document for Belarus or legalize a document issued in Belarus for use abroad, obtain a new document in Belarus, restore a document that was issued by a company or government agency and was lost, stolen or damaged. Each of these cases has its own procedure. The easiest way for a private client is to contact an experienced lawyer to resolve issues related to the restoration, receipt and legalization of documents. Our lawyers deal with such client issues and will advise you on all issues related to documents in Belarus.
Legalization of documents
Legalization is a confirmation of the validity of documents for another state. Legalization can be in the form of apostille, when a certain stamp is affixed to the document: an apostille or in the form of consular legalization.
Apostille of documents
Apostille is a simplified legalization of documents in 124 states, between which an international agreement has been concluded. In such states, documents with apostilles are accepted, which were affixed by the Belarusian state authorities. An apostille is a special stamp on a document.
Which authority affixes the apostille depends on the type of document. For example, education documents are apostilled by the Ministry of Education of Belarus, birth and marriage documents are apostilled by the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Apostille & Legalization
How to affix an apostille
The apostille is usually affixed to the original document. If a copy is needed, the copy is first certified by a notary, and then the notary’s signature is apostilled by the General Directorate of Justice. For affixing an apostille, you need to pay a state fee — 5 basic units.
Translation of documents
For another country, it may be necessary to translate documents apostilled in Belarus. We provide assistance in translation and in the certification of such translation by a foreign or Belarusian notary.
Consular legalization
Consular legalization is a step-by-step certification of seals and signatures on documents for countries that are not parties to an international treaty.
Business documents that are used in international trade are legalized by the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Consular fee
A consular fee is paid for consular legalization — 1 basic amount. For the legalization of a foreign document at the Embassy (consulate) of Belarus, the consular fee is 50 euros.
Document recovery
The restoration of documents issued by government agencies and organizations is the receipt of duplicates of such documents. To receive duplicate documents, we need a power of attorney from a private client who is located in another country. If necessary, the power of attorney must be legalized, and we help with this.
Application for the issuance of a duplicate
To receive a duplicate document, you need to write an application to the state body or organization (educational institution, etc.) that issued the lost document. In the application, you need to specify information that will help restore the document: the name, the date of issue, which name was issued, etc. and confirm your identity or the identity of the representative.
On average, an application for the issuance of a duplicate document is considered from 15 days to one month.
Our Services
Consular Legalization of a Power of Attorney: Step-by-Step Process
Duplicate Document Recovery in Belarus
Free Initial Consultation
We start with a free consultation to clarify your request and determine which documents need to be recovered.
Power of Attorney Preparation
You issue a power of attorney allowing us to act on your behalf in Belarus. We usually provide a ready-to-use template. The document must be properly legalized.
Receiving the Power of Attorney
Once we receive the original power of attorney, we submit the necessary applications and paperwork to the appropriate government offices.
Obtaining the Duplicates
We retrieve the official duplicate documents on your behalf through legal channels.
Express Document Delivery
The recovered documents are sent to you by express international mail, directly to your address.
Special Considerations for Legalizing Original Documents
Notarized Copy Creation
The first step is to create a notarized copy of the original document, as originals like passports cannot be stamped directly.
Ministry of Justice Certification
The notary’s signature on the copy must be certified by the Ministry of Justice of Belarus before further legalization steps.
Consular Legalization Stamp
Next, the document is submitted to the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a legalization stamp.
Embassy Verification
Finally, the consulate or embassy of the destination country verifies the MFA official’s signature to complete the legalization.
Why Us
Time-Saving
We handle the entire process remotely, so you don’t need to travel or visit offices. Everything is done efficiently on your behalf, saving you valuable time.
Guaranteed Quality
We work only with verified procedures and legal channels to ensure your documents are processed correctly and accepted by the relevant authorities.
Personalized Approach
Every case is unique. We tailor our support to your situation, offering clear guidance and solutions based on your specific needs and country of residence.
We Speak Your Language
Our team is fluent in English and experienced in working with international clients, making communication smooth and eliminating misunderstandings at every step.
On-Time Delivery
We respect your deadlines. Most services are completed within 20 calendar days, and all documents are shipped via express international mail.
Extensive Experience
With years of expertise in document recovery and legalization, we’ve successfully helped hundreds of clients worldwide with even the most complex cases.
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FAQ
If you need to use a foreign document in Belarus, it must be either apostilled or legalized, depending on the country of issue. A notarized translation into Belarusian or Russian is usually required.
Legalization typically involves certifying the notary’s signature at the Ministry of Justice, then confirming it at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and finally legalizing it at the destination country’s embassy.
No. Only countries that are members of the Hague Convention accept apostilles. Others require full consular legalization, which includes multiple steps.
Yes. The document must be original, undamaged, and issued by an authorized body. Handwritten or laminated documents may be rejected for apostille.
You cannot apostille internal use documents like medical prescriptions, personal letters, or passports. Only public documents like certificates, diplomas, and official records are eligible.
Contact us
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LawyerLegal assistance is provided by advocate Anton Grinewich, Specialized Legal Bar No. 2 in Minsk.
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AddressOffice: 1 Krasnaya str., Minsk, Republic of Belarus Postal address: 1 Krasnaya str., Minsk, Republic of Belarus
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