Attesting Cypriot Documents (FAQs)

Yes - Cyprus is a member of the Apostille Convention.

Cypriot documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country.

When Cypriot documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as United Arab Emirates - Taiwan - Malaysia - Thailand - Zambia - Qatar they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country.

For further information see:
Cyprus Apostille Services

Documents issued in the territory of Northern Cyprus must be legalized in Turkey.
Turkish Legalization Services

Official documents that can be legalized in the Republic of Cyprus with Apostille stamps from the Ministry of Justice and Public Order include:

• Civil status extracts (birth, death and marriage certificates, certificates of no impediment for marriage)
• Criminal Record Certificates (Previous Convictions Registry)
• Corporate documents issued by the Registrar of Companies (Certificates of Incorporation, Certificates of Commencement of Business
• Certificates of Directors and Shareholders, and Certificates of Good Standing)
• Cyprus university diplomas
• Documents certified by a Cypriot Certifying Officer.

To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Cyprus, please contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our Cypriot apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Cypriot documents, see:
Cyprus Apostille Services

Apostilles for Cyprus birth, death and marriage certificates are obtained from the Ministry of Justice and Public Order.

Certified copies of birth and death certificates valid for apostille stamping can be obtained from the District Administration Office in Cyprus or nearest Cyprus embassy. Birth certificates can also be obtained online from gov.cy (registered users). Marriage certificates can be obtained from the Cyprus Municipality where the marriage was registered.

Submission within the European Union
Cypriot certificates of civil status (marriage, death and birth certificates) do not require an Apostille stamp when required for submission in another Member State of the European Union. For further information, see:
Regulation (EU) 2016/1191

Criminal Record Certificates from the Republic of Cyprus are available from the Cyprus Police. Non-Cypriot citizens will need to provide a copy of their residence permit (Yellow or Pink slip).

Depending on the type of document, apostilles from Cyprus are obtained in 1 - 2 business days

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Birth Certificates from the Republic of Cyprus can be obtained online from gov.cy (you will need to register at Cy Login and authenticate your profile through your electronic banking system or by visiting a Citizen Service Centre or Citizen Center. Birth Certificates may also be obtained by contacting the nearest Cyprus embassy or District Administration Office in Cyprus.

Certified copies of Cyprus death certificates can be obtained from the District Administration Office in Cyprus.

Marriage certificates can be obtained from the Cyprus Municipality where the marriage was registered.

Apostilles are not required when submitting Cypriot certificates of marital status to the authorities of another Member State of the European Union.

A multilingual standard form may be requested to accompany the original. A multilingual standard form must always be issued and signed by a Cypriot authority, providing a translation aid designed to help the receiving authority understand the certificate when in a language not accepted by the receiving EU country.

EU Member States are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden
See: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (EU GDPR)

Apostilles are not required when submitting Cypriot Criminal Record Certificates to another Member State of the European Union when the certificate is issued to a Cypriot national and when the criminal record is clean (no convictions). In other cases, the recipient Member State may require an Apostille.

EU Member States are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
See: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (EU GDPR)

Apostilles are not required when submitting Cypriot birth, death and marriage certificates to the authorities of another Member State of the European Union. A multilingual standard form may be requested to accompany the original. A multilingual standard form must always be issued and signed by a Cypriot authority, providing a translation aid designed to help the receiving authority understand the certificate when in a language not accepted by the receiving EU country.

EU Member States are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden
See: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (EU GDPR)

Apostilles for Certificates of Clear Criminal Record issued by the Cyprus Police can be obtained from the Ministry of Justice and Public Order.

We can obtain apostilles for Cyprus police background checks with the original certificate, or we can obtain certificates directly from the Cyprus Police for client requiring apostille authentication.

Documents issued in the Republic of Cyprus and requiring attestation for submission to authorities in the United Arab Emirates must be legalized by the Ministry of Justice and Public Order then attested by the UAE embassy in Nicosia.

Documents issued in the Republic of Cyprus and requiring attestation for submission to authorities in Qatar must be legalized by the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, then attested by the Qatari embassy in Nicosia.

Certificates of Good Standing for companies registered in the Republic of Cyprus can be obtained from the Registrar of Companies (online though the e-filing system).

Companies and corporations in the Republic of Cyprus can also obtain certificates of a clear criminal record from the Cyprus Police.

Certified copies of Certificates of Incorporation issued to companies registered in the Republic of Cyprus can be obtained from the Registrar of Companies (online though the e-filing system).

No - Apostilles for Cayman Island documents are issued by the Governor's Office in the Cayman Islands. However, documents needed for use in a non-apostille country will need generally require a second Apostille Stamp from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office before they can be attested by the embassy of the recipient country in London.