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
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Sources
This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Fees and rules change, so check official websites.
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What should a foreigner do after losing a passport in Georgia?
A foreigner who loses a passport in Georgia should contact the embassy or consulate of their own country for a replacement or an emergency travel document.
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How do you change your first name or surname in Georgia?
A first name or surname in Georgia is changed on an application at a Public Service Hall or an Agency office, for a 75 GEL fee within 60 calendar days.
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Birth registration and the certificate are free in Georgia, and the record is made no later than the next working day after the required documents are submitted.