An apostille is a certification of a public document's authenticity, issued under the 1961 Hague Convention. It is required when a document is to be used in another signatory country.
Who issues apostilles in Poland?
Apostilles issued by: MFA — for notarial and commercial documents, regional courts — for civil registry and court documents, NAWA — for university diplomas, Education Authority — for school certificates.
Apostille and certified translation — correct order
Correct sequence: (1) apostille on the original document, (2) certified translation of the document TOGETHER with the apostille. The sworn translator translates both the document and the apostille text.
How much does an apostille cost?
Apostille fee: 60 PLN (MFA), 20 PLN (regional court). Wait time: regional court 1–3 days, MFA 1–2 weeks, NAWA 2–4 weeks. Apostille translation: additional 30–50 PLN.
Which countries require an apostille?
Over 120 countries are Hague Convention signatories, including: USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Ukraine. Non-signatories require consular legalization — a longer and more expensive process.