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Apostille for your documents

An apostille is a certificate under the 1961 Hague Convention that authenticates the signature and seal on a public document. Once a document carries an apostille, it does not need further legalization at an embassy, provided the destination country is a party to the Convention.

Who issues apostilles in Finland?

In Finland, apostilles are issued by notaries public at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV). The apostille is attached to the original document or to a certified copy. For foreign documents, the apostille is always issued by the country that issued the document – we arrange this through our international network.

What we do for you

  • Check whether the destination country requires an apostille or legalization
  • Obtain the document or a certified copy first, if needed
  • Deal with the notary public and apply for the apostille
  • Translate the document and the apostille into the language of the destination country
  • Return the finished documents by registered mail or courier

Apostilles and the EU Public Documents Regulation

Between EU countries, certain public documents such as birth, marriage and death certificates no longer need an apostille under Regulation (EU) 2016/1191. A multilingual standard form can also be attached, which may replace a translation. We will tell you when an apostille or translation is not needed – saving you money.

How it works

  1. Send your documents

    Attach them to the form or email them to us. A clear scan or photo is enough for a quote.

  2. Get a quote

    We confirm the price, timeline and which certifications you need before any work starts.

  3. We handle the rest

    Translation, notary, apostille or legalization – all in a single order.

  4. Delivery

    Receive the finished documents electronically, by registered mail or by courier, anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Which countries accept an apostille?

More than 120 countries that have joined the Hague Apostille Convention. If the destination country is not a party, the document must be legalized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the country's embassy or consulate.

Does the translation need an apostille too?

It depends on the destination country. Some require an apostille on the original only, others on the translation as well. We check this in advance.

Can a foreign document be apostilled in Finland?

No. The apostille is always issued by the country that issued the document. We obtain foreign apostilles through our partners, so you do not need to travel.

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