Apostille documents Krakow

Apostille in Krakow with a visit to our office

Do you need get an Apostille on your document and you are in Krakow? There is nothing easier. The AGLAW Document company will help you to receive an apostille as simply and promptly as possible. To do this, you just need to come to our office with the original document. Our address and contact information is here. To save your time, you can order a courier.

Apostille in Krakow without leaving your home or office

If you don’t have time to visit our office, we will do it for you. Contact us and we will arrive at the address you get to pick up the documents, and after the apostille procedure, we will bring them back.

Apostille all regions of Poland

Are you in Poland and you need to affix an apostille? We will be happy to help you do this. We will do this procedure for you. You don’t need to come to us at all. You need contact us and send us a photo or a scan of the original document. We will check all the details and after order paying for the order we will take the document to work. The original document must be sent to us to paczkomat or by courier service to our office (we recommend Inpost). After your document with apostille will be ready, we will send you the original document by the same way.

What is an apostille?

Apostille is a special square–shaped stamp, containing information about the place and date of apostille for a document, with its unique number, signature and signature of an authorized person. This apostille stamp gives formality and international recognition to the document.

How an apostille looks in a Poland?

The apostille looks like a square stamp on a special letterhead with security elements, with the seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland and the signature of the authorized person. Also, the apostille contains information about the apostilled document (document type, country of issue, the person who issued the document, etc.). The apostille also contains security elements. How the apostille looks like — you can see in the photo at the top of the page.

Is it possible to make an apostille in Poland?

Yes, you can make an apostille while in any region of Poland. Also, it is not necessary to be in Poland at all. You just can send the document by mail to our address in Poland. The apostille procedure is carried out at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Warsaw, which certifies documents for use outside the country. But not everyone has the opportunity to go to Warsaw to legalize the document. After all, these are expenses for travel, accommodation, as well as time spent. It is much more convenient to order this service from specialists who provide the “Apostille in Poland” service, that is, from us. We will perform the apostillation of documents in the shortest possible time and with maximum convenience for you.

When is the apostille affixed to the documents? In what cases is an apostille required?

An apostille is affixed to documents when these documents are to be used abroad in Poland. This is an international Certificate of authenticity of the document, which facilitates its recognition and use in other countries participating in the Hague Convention of 1961. Usually, an apostille is affixed to various documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, notarial documents, personal documents for visas and immigration and other documents before they are presented in another country for official use, ensuring their authenticity and authenticity. The full list of documents to be apostilled is here.

Which documents are covered by the apostille?

• Notarial documents
• Power of attorney
• Marriage certificates
• Birth certificates
• Death certificates
• Sworn translations
• Ship’s documents
• Trade documents
• Educational documents, school certificates
• Diplomas and certificates
• Criminal record certificates
• Documents confirming medical qualifications
• Extracts from the registry of Krajowego Rejestru Sądowego
• Extracts from the CEIDG registry
• Other documents

What documents are needed to affix an apostille?

First of all, it is a big difference between self-submission of documents, or do it by us. When you ordering the service from us, you only need the original document. We will do all the other formalities for you. But when submitting a document yourself, you need to prepare a complete set of documents before applying for an apostille. The list may be different for certain documents. For example, if we need an apostille on a certificate of non-conviction (zaświadczenie z Krajowego Rejestru Karnego o niekaralności). So, you will need: the original document, a completed application for apostille, confirmation of payment of the service fee, confirmation of the reservation of the term, a power of attorney if the document is submitted by a third party. In some cases, the list may change.

What is the process of obtaining an apostille?

When you contacting us, you only need to provide the original document on which you need to make an apostille. You can do this by contacting our office, or order a courier delivery service (we will arrive and pick up the documents, and when they are ready, we will bring them back). You can also send documents to us to paczkomat or by courier service. However, if you choose to do this process yourself, then your steps will be as follows:

1. Preparation of documents. It is necessary to prepare originals or notarized copies of the documents that need to be apostilled.
2. Certification of the document in court or other ministry, if necessary (it is necessary to take care of the reservation of the visit in advance). It depends on the type of document.
3. Reservation of a visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. When the reservation system is working properly, sometimes it is possible to reserve a term for a convenient day and time.
4. Submission of documents with personal presence to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
5. The apostille procedure. An authorized employee conducts an apostille procedure, as a result of which a special apostille stamp is placed on each document confirming its legality and recognition abroad.
6. Issuance of apostilled documents. After the apostille procedure is completed, your original documents are returned to you with the apostille stamps affixed. Now these documents are ready for use in other countries.

It is important to understand that this is a general overview of the process. However, the procedures may vary slightly in different cases. Therefore, it is important to know and check all the nuances and risks when you own obtaining an apostille for documents. In case you decide not to do it yourself, but leave it to our specialists. This will save you from unnecessary problems and save your time.

Who get the apostille and where?

The apostille is affixed by the competent authority of the country of issue of the document. In a Poland it is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Warsaw, authorized to affix an apostille. In other cities and voivodeships of the Republic of Poland, it is not possible to affix an apostille in public institutions. But if you are in any part of Poland, you can order an apostille service from our company. You don’t have to come to us at all.

Is it possible to put an apostille without personal presence?

Yes, you can. It is necessary to provide a power of attorney to an authorized person who will issue an apostille. It can be another person or a legal entity.

How do I put an apostille on my own?

First of all, you need to take care of the availability of all necessary documents. Next, reserve the date of the visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It should be noted that often the available dates can be many days later. And sometimes the recording system does not work at all, and it is impossible to make an appointment. If you still manage to make an appointment on the wrong date, you must arrive at the appointed time at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After signing up for another queue with a coupon system, at the invitation of an employee, it is necessary to give all the documents for apostille. After checking all the documents, the Foreign Ministry employee will notify you when it will be possible to pick up the finished document. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also provides the opportunity to make this service by mail, however, the deadlines and reliability of the mail may be questionable.

How long does the apostille take and how long does it take to wait?

When ordering from us — from one working day. We almost always have reserved dates for a visit to the Foreign Ministry.
When submitting a document on your own, the time to receive the finished document depends on many factors. First of all, it depends on the possibility of a personal trip to Warsaw, additional visits to government institutions (for example, to the court to certify the notary’s signature), availability of free dates for a visit, etc. By contacting us, you save yourself unnecessary hassle and nerves, because we know how and what to do, working according to a well-established and clear scheme, which minimizes risks and time for the procedure.

How and where can I quickly issue an apostille on a document?

You can issue an apostille as soon as possible, by contacting us. Our company provides this service, ensuring maximum efficiency of the process and compliance with all legal subtleties. The deadlines are only from one working day.

How much does it cost to put an apostille in Poland?

The cost of the service depends on the type of document and the degree of urgency. It is also necessary to take into account the number and amount of duties and fees. Please contact us and after checking your case, we will provide you the cost of our service.

Do I need to apostille Ukrainian documents?

Ukraine and Poland are members of the Hague Convention, and according to the agreement, de jure documents issued in Ukraine are accepted in Poland without an apostille. Conversely, Polish documents do not require an apostille to be provided in Ukraine. However, in practice, the situation is slightly different, and it is desirable (and in some cases mandatory) to apostill the document. For example, Polish universities require an apostille on a Ukrainian education document. Also, notaries in Ukraine often do not accept power of attorney from Polish notaries without an apostille. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the need to affix an apostille and use a document without an apostille in each specific case at the place of filing — at a university, at a notary, and so on.

Where to put an apostille on Ukrainian documents?

The possibility of affixing an apostille on Ukrainian documents can be clarified at the Consulate of Ukraine in Poland, or by contacting to our company.

How long does the apostille take?

From one working day, if the document does not need to be certified in other instances