Frequently Asked Questions about Monaco Apostille services
- Can Monaco documents be legalized by Apostille?
- What types of documents can be legalized in Monaco for use abroad?
- How can I obtain an apostille for a Monaco birth, death or marriage certificate?
- How can I obtain my Monaco Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad?
- How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Monaco?
- I need an apostille for my Monaco birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate?
- How can I obtain an apostille for a Monaco Power of Attorney?
- Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Monaco Attestation and Apostille Services?
- How can I obtain a copy of a Monaco birth, marriage or death certificate?
- How can I legalize a Monaco document for use in the United Arab Emirates?
- How can I legalize a Monaco document for use in Qatar?
Can Monaco documents be legalized by Apostille?
Yes - Monaco is a member of the Apostille Convention.
Monaco 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 Monaco 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:
Monaco Apostille Services
What types of documents can be legalized in Monaco for use abroad?
Documents that can be legalized in Monaco with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Justice include
- Monavo Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates (issued within the last 3 months)
- Divorce Decrees
- Criminal Record Extracts (Extrait de casier judiciaire)
- Divorce certificates
- Judicial documents and other documents certified in Monaco by a notary, such as powers of attorney
To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Monaco, please contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our Monaco apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Monaco documents, see:
Monaco Apostille Services
How can I obtain an apostille for a Monaco birth, death or marriage certificate?
Apostille stamps for Monaco Certificated of Civil Status (birth, death and marriage certificates) are issued by the Ministry of Justice. Certificates must have been issued within the last 3 months to be valid for an Apostille.
How can I obtain my Monaco Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad?
Monaco Criminal Record Extracts - Bulletin No. 3 (Extrait de Casier Judiciaire) can be obtained in person or through an authorized representative from the Palais de Justice. Applications can also be submitted by post and by email. Monaco Criminal Record Extracts are issued to Monaco nationals and residents, or to anyone born in Monaco. Apply for a Criminal Record Extract
How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Monaco?
Monaco Apostilles are normally obtained in 2-4 business days
I need an apostille for my Monaco birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate?
Yes - the original certificate is required, issued by the Town Hall. The certificate must have been issued within the last 3 months.
How can I obtain an apostille for a Monaco Power of Attorney?
An Apostille can be obtained for a Power of Attorney from the Ministry of Justice. The Power of Attorney must be certified by a Monaco notary.
Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Monaco Attestation and Apostille Services?
You can see reviews from past clients who have used our attestation and apostille services:
How can I obtain a copy of a Monaco birth, marriage or death certificate?
Monaco birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained online: Obtain Civil Status Certificates
How can I legalize a Monaco document for use in the United Arab Emirates?
Monaco documents required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates must be legalized in Monaco by the Ministry of State (Ministère d'État) and then attested by the U.A.E. embassy in Paris.
How can I legalize a Monaco document for use in Qatar?
Monaco documents required for submission to the authorities of Qatar must be legalized in Monaco by the Ministry of State (Ministère d'État) and then attested by the Qatar embassy in Paris.
How can I get a quote to certify my documents?
To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:
If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.
Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDF, Office Documents, RAR folders) and provide us with the passwords separately.
PERSONAL DATA: If your documents contain personal data belonging to people outside your household, please ensure that you are authorised to share this data before uploading your documents. If your documents contain sensitive personal data, such as biometric data, medical data or data on criminal convictions, please ensure that you indicate this when prompted, upon submitting your documents. For further information on our processing of personal data contained in uploaded documents, please see:
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