Who issues the apostille
The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues apostilles for Belarusian marriage certificates. An apostille authenticates the signature and seal; it does not replace the certificate or correct the spouses’ details. Before starting, we review a photo of the original and check that its text and seals can be read. Tell us if a surname differs from the current passport so we can identify any additional documents needed for your particular procedure.
Where the document may be needed
A marriage certificate may be needed to establish family relationships abroad. Tell us whether you are submitting it in Poland, Germany or Lithuania and name the receiving institution. Registration of a foreign civil record and other family procedures can have different requirements. If the institution has already given you a written checklist, include it in your enquiry. We will work from the requirements of your actual procedure rather than an unrelated general checklist.
Do you need a sworn translation?
Translation is arranged according to the receiving institution’s requirements. An apostille and a translation serve different purposes: the former authenticates the document’s origin, while the latter makes its content available in another language. For Poland, we can arrange a sworn translation through our partner. Please specify any additional pages that need translating. Checking the spelling of names against the passport beforehand helps keep the complete set of documents consistent.
If the original is old or lost
If your marriage certificate is lost, we add a replacement document to the request. An old, damaged or laminated original needs an initial photo review. We cannot promise that every document can be used without replacement: we will explain the next step after checking it. Select the condition of each original separately in the questionnaire. This is useful when arranging certificates for several family members in one request.
Processing and delivery times
Our standard service timeframe is 7–14 business days; urgent processing takes 5 business days once the task has been agreed. Obtaining a replacement certificate may take additional time, which we will specify separately. Original delivery is also separate and usually takes 2–5 business days. Give us your submission deadline so that the quote can take preparation, translation and delivery into account, as well as the apostille itself.
What to prepare for a quote
For an initial quote, provide the document type, destination country and preferred deadline. If you have the original, you may attach a readable photo or PDF: the questionnaire accepts one optional file up to 10 MB. Include the delivery city and your preferred contact channel. After review, we send the scope, cost and contract terms. Payment follows agreement of those terms, and you receive a scan before the original is dispatched.
Official sources: mfa.gov.by · gov.pl