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Documents and competent authorities
The authority depends on the Belarusian document type. Use this overview to prepare your request; the receiving institution determines the need for an apostille and translation.
Updated 12 October 2026
| Document | Authority | Service timing | Poland | Germany | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil registry documents | Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Standard · 7–14 business days Urgent · 5 business days | Into Polish as required by the recipient; sworn if requested | Into German as required by the recipient | Into Lithuanian as required by the recipient |
| Criminal record certificate | Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Standard · 7–14 business days Urgent · 5 business days | Into Polish as required by the recipient; sworn if requested | Into German as required by the recipient | Into Lithuanian as required by the recipient |
| Diplomas and school certificates | Belarusian Ministry of Education | Standard · 7–14 business days Urgent · 5 business days | Into Polish as required by the recipient; sworn if requested | Into German as required by the recipient | Into Lithuanian as required by the recipient |
| Notarial documents and court decisions | Regional and Minsk City justice administrations | Standard · 7–14 business days Urgent · 5 business days | Into Polish as required by the recipient; sworn if requested | Into German as required by the recipient | Into Lithuanian as required by the recipient |
| State archive documents | Department of Archives and Records Management, Ministry of Justice | Standard · 7–14 business days Urgent · 5 business days | Into Polish as required by the recipient; sworn if requested | Into German as required by the recipient | Into Lithuanian as required by the recipient |
7–14 business days, or 5 urgently, are ProstoBY service timeframes confirmed by the owner, not statutory processing times. Replacement, translation and delivery are agreed separately.
Official sources: mfa.gov.by · HCCH
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