
Apostille for a criminal certificate in Moscow
Apostilization is the affixing of an internationally recognized stamp confirming the authenticity and legal validity of a document outside the country of issue. It is affixed to original or notarized copies, and is valid in all countries that have acceded to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961.
Why do I need an apostille for a certificate of no criminal record?
It may be required in various cases, including:
- Obtaining a visa or work permit abroad
- Admission to foreign educational institutions
- Adoption of a child
- Receiving an inheritance outside your country
- Confirmation of no criminal record for business purposes
Where to put an apostille on a certificate of no criminal record?
On the original: Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
On a notarized copy: Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation.
How long does it take to apostille a police certificate?
Previously, it took about 5 working days. Over the past few years, the service has been in high demand, so delays are quite common. If waiting even five days breaks your plans, there is a way out – our company can do express apostille of documents up to one day. Contact us, our managers will promptly advise you and take your order.
Can I put an apostille on a criminal record certificate myself?
You can, but prepare to stand in long lines: first at a bank representative office to pay the state duty, and then at the authority itself. Even when you arrive in the morning, no one will guarantee you'll be done before lunch. Moreover, some bodies work until 1 or 2 pm. So better trust BetterLetter to do the job.
Why BetterLetter
- "One-stop service": we save you time and effort, provide all possible related services from apostille to notarial copies and translation.
- Low prices and discounts for processing several documents at the same time.
- Online ordering via messengers.
- Convenient payment methods.
- Courier delivery.
Applying for an apostille on a criminal record certificate at BetterLetter is very easy. Leave a request via WhatsApp/Telegram or e-mail, our managers will contact you to clarify the details. We will do all the work for you, and you will receive a ready document in the shortest possible time.
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Example of apostille on the certificate of no criminal record