Superlegalisation of the documents issued in the Slovak Republic
Superlegalisation is necessary in case you intend to present an official document in a foreign country and it is not possible to apostille the document.
In most cases you will need an official translation. The price for such translation is usually 30 EUR per standard page (i.e. 1,800 characters including spaces).
On average, we have to legalise a document at 4 offices and pay duty stamps in the amount of 200 EUR.
Countries: Canada, China, most of the countries in Africa and a part of Asia complete list.
Price: from 300 EUR
Period of delivery: 30 days
What type of documents are legalised?
Vital records
- birth certificate
- marriage certificate
- death certificate
- certificate of no impediment
- confirmation of marriage
- divorce decree
- certificate of divorce
Personal documents
- passport
- identity card
- driving licence
Education or qualification certificates
- school reports
- diplomas
- diploma supplements
- certificates of education
Business Register and Trade Licence Register
- trade licence
- extract from the Business Register
- certificate of data registration in the Business Register
Business, enterprises and companies
- articles of association
- affidavits
- powers of attorney
- contracts with business partners
- memorandum of association
Criminal Records
- extract from the criminal records
Superlegalisation process
Non-binding inquiry
Find out how much it will cost and when it will be ready.
Delivery of documents
You can send the original documents to our mail address or deliver them in person to our reception.
Duty stamps for payments at offices
It is necessary to buy a required number of duty stamps to pay the administrative fee.
Legalisation of the issuing office
The issuing body legalises the validity and accuracy of the document. Thus, the other offices may rely on the authenticity of the document.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will attach their legalisation to the document.
Official / Sworn translation
Most of the documents need to be officially translated.
Representative office
The document is subsequently legalised by the representative office of the country where the document is to be used. Such legalisation is called superlegalisation.
Delivery of a legalised document
We will deliver the document to you in person or by courier. We can arrange most of the legalisations within 14 – 30 days.
Example from practice
Wedding in Egypt and marriage certificate
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Why us
- Thousands of verified documents, great ratings from clients and 0 complaints.
- We will take care of everything for you, so you do not waste your time and nerves running around the offices.
- Most offices have a 30-day deadline to verify the documents, we will manage 90% of the verification within 1-5 days.
- You can be sure that the original will not get lost anywhere, we send it by courier and keep it in the lawyer´s file.
- The director of the legalisation centre is an authorised lawyer
JUDr. Veronika Michalikova, MBA
Matej Michalik
FAQ
Is it necessary to deliver the original document?
Yes, both the apostille and the superlegalisation are usually attached to the original document.
How long does the processing of an application take?
Most of the documents are processed within 14 – 30 days.
How can I deliver the documents to you? Can I come without an agreed date of the meeting?
You can deliver the documents by mail or in person to our registration law office.
What is the price for an official translation?
The price for an official translation is usually 30 EUR per standard page (i.e. 1,800 characters including spaces).
What is the validity of the Superlegalisation?
The validity of the Apostille or superlegalisation is not limited. However, check the required validity of the document itself in the country where you intend to use your document. In most cases, the documents are accepted with the validity period not longer than 90 days of the date of issue.
Do you legalise documents issued abroad?
Yes, please, send us the scanned document via email and we will send you a price offer.
Will you need a power of attorney?
We do not usually need a power of attorney. If yes, we will notify thereof you in advance. The power of attorney is drawn up by our attorney-at-law.
How will you deliver the legalised document to me? Do you deliver documents abroad?
You can collect the Superlegalised document at the reception or we will send it to you by mail free of charge. The price of the courier service in the Slovak Republic is about 15 EUR. We can send you a price offer for the delivery abroad.
Which countries require superlegalization of the documents?
A - CH
Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Burma / Myanmar
Bolivia
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabinda Enclave
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Catarrh
Congo
Costa Rica
Cuba
Chad
Chile
China
D - K
Djibouti
Ecuador
Egypt
Ethiopia
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Guatemala
Guinea
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Yemen
Jordan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Kiribati
Kuwait
L - R
Laos
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Mauritania
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Nauru
Nepal
Nicaragua
Nigeria
North Korea
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Paraguay
Rwanda
S - Z
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Somali Republic
United Arab Emirates
Sri Lanka
Sudan Syria
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe