Apostille and notary services in Georgia are essential for making documents legally valid for use in Georgia or abroad. Foreign documents often require notarization, apostille, or legalization before they are accepted by authorities, banks, or institutions.
We provide professional apostille and notary services in Georgia, guiding you through the correct procedure based on where your documents will be used.
What Is a Notary Service?
Notary services involve the official certification of documents by a licensed notary. In Georgia, notarization confirms the authenticity of signatures, copies, translations, or statements.
Notary services are commonly required for:
- Powers of attorney
- Certified copies of documents
- Legal translations
- Affidavits and declarations
- Company and corporate documents
Notarized documents are often the first step before apostille or further legalization.
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is an official certification used to authenticate documents for international use under the Hague Convention. Georgia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, which allows apostilled documents to be recognized in other member countries.
An apostille confirms:
- The authenticity of the document
- The authority of the issuing institution or notary
- The validity of the signature and seal
When Do You Need an Apostille?
An apostille is required when a Georgian document is intended for use in another Hague Convention country. Common examples include:
- Marriage certificates
- Birth and civil status documents
- Company registration documents
- Powers of attorney
- Educational and professional certificates
If the destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, consular legalization may be required instead.
Notary, Apostille, or Legalization: Which Do You Need?
The correct procedure depends on the destination country and document type:
- Notary only: For use inside Georgia
- Notary + Apostille: For use in Hague Convention countries
- Notary + Consular Legalization: For non-Hague countries
We review your case and confirm the exact steps required to avoid unnecessary costs or delays.
Documents We Assist With
We provide notary and apostille services for a wide range of documents, including:
- Passports and ID documents
- Birth, marriage, and divorce certificates
- Company and corporate documents
- Legal translations
- Powers of attorney
- Court and administrative documents
Translation and Apostille
In many cases, documents must be translated into or from Georgian before notarization or apostille. Translations must be certified to be accepted by authorities.
We provide:
- Certified legal translations
- Notary certification of translations
- Apostille of translated documents
This ensures the entire document package is valid and complete.
Processing Time
Standard notary services are usually completed on the same day. Apostille processing time depends on the issuing authority and document type, but is typically completed within a few business days.
Urgent processing may be available in certain cases.
Why Use Professional Apostille & Notary Services?
Incorrect notarization or apostille can result in document rejection by foreign authorities. Professional assistance ensures that the correct procedure is followed from the beginning.
By using our services, you benefit from:
- Clear guidance in English
- Correct document preparation
- Acceptance by Georgian and foreign authorities
- Coordination of translations, notary, and apostille
Apostille & Notary Services in Georgia
We provide reliable apostille and notary services for personal and business documents in Georgia. Our approach is efficient, transparent, and tailored to international clients.
Contact us for a free consultation to confirm requirements, timelines, and costs for your documents.