Diplomas, birth and marriage certificates, criminal record extracts — all require legalization for use in Poland or abroad. Apostille, degree nostrification, sworn translation — these are different procedures for different purposes. We clarify exactly what you need and see the process through.
We determine: apostille, nostrification, or legalization. For which purpose, which authority. Written action plan provided.
Hague Convention countries — Ukraine, Russia, Belarus. Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs filing.
Polish-licensed tłumacz przysięgły. Legally valid for voivodeship offices, courts, universities, employers.
Regulated professions — doctor, lawyer, teacher. Polish university admission. Ministry or rector's office filing.
Non-Hague Convention countries. Consulate coordination with Polish MFA.
Status monitoring at each stage. Expedited processing where available. In-person or courier delivery.
Diploma, birth certificate, criminal record — for voivode, employer, or university.
Powers of attorney, certificates, court decisions — for use in other countries.
Nostrification required for regulated professions or admission to a Polish university.
Some countries require consular legalization instead of apostille. We clarify at the consultation.
We determine procedure type: apostille, nostrification, or legalization.
Sworn translation of documents into Polish.
Filing with the competent authority, status monitoring.
Filing with ministry or rector's office (if applicable).
Cost depends on procedure type, country of document issue, and urgency. We estimate after the consultation.
No surprise charges — your quote is fixed until the decision is issued.
An apostille is a special certification verifying the authenticity of a document for use in Hague Convention countries (180+). Required for most official foreign documents.
An apostille verifies the document's authenticity. Nostrification is the recognition of a foreign diploma or qualification in Poland. They are different procedures with different authorities.
Yes. Ukraine is a Hague Convention member, so Ukrainian documents are apostilled in Ukraine or via the Polish MSZ. We review your specific situation.
Standard: 2–4 weeks. Expedited: from 3 business days (not available for all document types). Nostrification: 1–3 months.
Describe your situation — the first consultation is free. Reply within 24 hours, usually faster.