How do you get an apostille, power of attorney or criminal record certificate in Georgia?
Public Service Halls, notaries and online orders.
Short answer
Apostilles on Georgian documents are issued at Public Service Halls, while criminal record certificates come from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and can be ordered at a Public Service Hall or online on the state portal. Powers of attorney are drawn up by a notary; a foreigner needs a passport and an interpreter if they don't speak Georgian. For Russia, powers of attorney and other documents are apostilled, as both countries are parties to the Hague Convention.
Why
- An apostille certifies a document for Hague Convention countries without consular legalisation.
- Timing and price depend on urgency: same-day service costs more.
- Inheritance in Georgia is handled by a notary at the place where the estate is opened.
Details
Documents issued abroad must be apostilled in the issuing country and translated into Georgian with notarisation before you submit them in Georgia.
Tip
Before travelling, check whether the receiving body accepts a Georgian apostille and needs a translation.
What may differ
Rules change and depend on citizenship and status, so check the official website or a lawyer before applying.
Common misconception
What actually happens
People also ask
- How do I get an apostille in Georgia?
Sources
This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Fees and rules change, so check official websites.
How to Translate Documents Into Georgian and Get an ApostilleRelated questions
-
Do Georgian citizens need a visa for Russia?
No, since 15 May 2023 Georgian citizens can enter Russia without a visa for trips other than work or study and stay up to 90 days within 180 days.
-
How can foreigners get married in Georgia, and how much does it cost?
Foreigners can register a marriage in Georgia at a Public Service Hall or Wedding House, often on the day documents are submitted.
-
Is there a Georgian embassy in Russia, and where do you go for consular services?
There is no Georgian embassy in Russia: diplomatic relations were severed in 2008.
-
What is a 'piradoba', and where are the series and number in a Georgian passport?
'Piradoba' is the colloquial name for the Georgian identity document, the plastic ID card of a Georgian citizen.