Getting apostilles and document legalisation in Lithuania is essential. It ensures your certificates, degrees or other official papers are recognised abroad. Without an Apostille, even a translated Marriage Certificate or Degree Certificate may be considered invalid. At Baltijos vertimai, we provide full support with obtaining apostilles and legalising documents, saving you time and ensuring compliance with international requirements. If you need quick assistance, simply fill in our request form.
What is an Apostille?
An Apostille is an official certificate attached to a document or a notarised copy. It confirms the authenticity of signatures, seals and the capacity of the signatory. It makes a document issued in one country legally valid in another. More information can be found on the Hague Convention’s official website.
When is an Apostille required?
An Apostille is needed for many documents intended to be used abroad, such as marriage certificates, degree certificates, or company papers. Without an Apostille, institutions in another country may refuse to recognise them as valid. If you are unsure whether your document requires an Apostille, you can always reach us via our contact’s page.
Apostille vs Legalisation of Documents
An Apostille is a single-step certification valid in Hague Convention countries, while legalisation is a two-step process required if the receiving country is not a Convention member. Our team not only handles apostilles but also provides other services related to translation, notarisation and certification.
Legalisation takes place in two stages. First, the document is verified at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania or at a Lithuanian diplomatic or consular office. Then it must be legalised again at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the receiving country or at its diplomatic mission.
We combine translation, notarisation and apostille or legalisation into one smooth process. Our team has years of experience working with legal, academic and business documents. By trusting us, you save valuable time and can be confident that your documents will be valid abroad.