How do I legalise a document in the Netherlands?
If you want to use a Dutch document in another country, you usually need to have it legalised first. This is done with a special stamp or sticker. Check the requirements the Dutch document has to meet with the embassy or consulate of the country where you intend to use it.
How do you legalize foreign documents?
Once a document is authenticated, it must be certified by the foreign jurisdiction to be valid there. This process, called legalization, usually occurs at the country’s embassy or consulate, and can be considered the final step in the authentication process.
What is Legalised document?
Legalisation makes documents suitable for use in another country. To legalise a document, the competent authorities sign and stamp it. Most countries have agreements for this.
How do I get an apostille in the Netherlands?
For countries participating in the Apostille Convention, you can have the document authenticated with an apostille. This is a stamp or sticker on the document. You can obtain the apostille from a district court in the Netherlands. After the document has been legalised, you can use it abroad.
How long does it take to Legalise documents?
How long it takes. It can take up to 10 working days to process your documents using the standard service, plus courier or postage time. Call the Legalisation Office if your application is urgent.
What is the difference between legalisation and apostille?
Legalisation of a document is the issue of an apostille so that the document may be used in an official capacity in another country. Once a document has the apostille, it has been ‘legalised’ for use in an overseas country that is a member of the Hague Convention.
Which documents can be Legalised?
Documents we can legalise
- Standard Documents. Official government documents and other certificates from recognised authorities can be issued with the apostille with no further certification.
- Company Documents.
- Personal Documents.
- Bound Sets of Documents.
Is Legalised the same as apostille?
What does it mean by legalized?
legalize
Definition of legalize transitive verb. : to make legal especially : to give legal validity or sanction to.
Can I use my legal document in the Netherlands?
After your document is legalised you can use it in any part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands: Your document must be original and complete. If the document refers to other documents or annexes, these must be included. If your document is not in English, French, German or Dutch you might need to have it translated. The following rules apply:
Is a document drawn up in another language legal in Belgium?
Note that the documents drawn up in another language and destined for use in Belgium must be translated into one of our country’s official languages. The original document and its translation will be legalised separately.
What languages can be used to draw up a document?
The document must in any case be signed by a public official and drawn up in one of the following languages: French, Dutch, German, English, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese. If the document is drawn up in another language, it must be accompanied by a sworn translation.
How do I legalise documents issued by the US Consulate General?
Documents issued by the Consulate General can be legalised by the Consular Service Centre (CDC) in The Hague. The Consular Service Centre (CDC) cannot help you apply for documents or have documents legalised for you in the United States. The stamp or sticker on your document means only that the correct signature is on your document.