An apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature, capacity of the signatory and seal on a public document. It is used when a Lithuanian public document is submitted in another country covered by the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
What is an apostille?
An apostille does not certify the content of a document or give it new legal effect. It confirms the authenticity of the official signature, the status of the signatory and, where applicable, the seal.
Which documents may be apostilled?
- civil status extracts and other state or municipal documents;
- court and other competent authority documents;
- notarial acts and notarised copies;
- diplomas, certificates and other official documents that meet the certification requirements.
A simple scan cannot be apostilled. A final assessment can only be made from the original or a properly certified copy.
When may an apostille not be required within the EU?
Regulation (EU) 2016/1191 removes the apostille requirement for certain public documents issued in one EU country and submitted to an authority in another EU country. It covers authenticity, not recognition of the document’s content or legal effects.
How does the order work?
- Send a copy and tell us the destination country.
- We confirm whether apostille, legalisation or another procedure is required.
- We agree the price, timeline and delivery of the original.
- You collect the completed document or receive it by post or courier.
Not sure which procedure applies?
Send a photo of the document and tell us where it will be used. We will confirm the procedure, price and realistic timeline before any work begins.
