# FAQs: Attesting Andorra Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Andorra and to legalize Andorra documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [Andorra](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Andorra-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Andorra Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Andorra-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Andorra documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - Andorra is a member of the Apostille Convention. Andorra 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 Andorra documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as United Arab Emirates - Qatar - Thailand - Taiwan - Vietnam they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country. For further information about Apostille certification in Andorra, see: [Andorra Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Andorra-Legalization-Services) ### What types of documents can be legalized in Andorra for use abroad? Official documents that can be legalized in Andorra with an Apostille stamp include birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, criminal record and police certificates, company registration and tax documents, court documents, university and academic diplomas, certificates signed by registered doctors etc., documents issued by government authorities. Other documents may require prior certification by a notary or other authority. Documents required for submission to countries which have not acceded to the Apostille Convention will require additional attestation by the embassy of the recipient country.To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Andorra, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) and Isarey’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about Isarey's Andorra apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Andorra documents, see: [Andorra Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Andorra-Legalization-Services) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Andorra Attestation and Apostille Services? You can see reviews from past clients who have used Isarey's attestation and apostille services: - [ISAREY reviews on Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/isarey-document-attestation.com) - [ISAREY reviews on Google](https://goo.gl/maps/cuvbEYN25Xg5b8jg7) ### How can I verify an Andorra Apostille Stamp? Andorra Apostille Stamps can be verified online: [Register of apostilles issued in Andorra](https://isi.govern.ad/CGI-BIN/lansaweb?webapp=POEX0010 webrtn=inici ml=LANSA:XHTML partition=H3W language=CAT) ### How can I legalize Andorra documents for use in the United Arab Emirates? Documents issued in Andorra required for submission to the United Arab Emirates need to be legalized by the Andorra Ministry of Foreign of Affairs and then attested by the UAE embassy in Madrid. ### How can I legalize Andorra documents for use in Vietnam? Documents issued in Andorra required for submission to Vietnam need to be legalized by the Andorra Ministry of Foreign of Affairs and then attested by the Vietnamese embassy in Paris. ### How can I legalize Andorra documents for use in Qatar? Documents issued in Andorra required for submission to Qatar need to be legalized by the Andorra Ministry of Foreign of Affairs and then attested by the Qatart embassy in Paris. ### Who issues apostilles in Andorra? Andorra Apostilles are issued by the [Ministry of Foreign Affairs](https://www.govern.ad/en/ministries-and-secretaries-of-state/ministry-of-foreign-affairs/the-ministry/international-legal-affairs-and-human-resources/legalization-of-documents) - Timor-Leste1045# ### What is an Andorra Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Andorra Apostille is a certificate that is affixed to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Andorra and confirms the capacity of that official. Andorra Apostille stamps are often required when submitting an Andorra document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Andorra (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) For more information on Apostilles, see: [The ABCs of Apostilles (PDF)](https://assets.hcch.net/upload/abc12e.pdf) ### What is document legalization in Andorra? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Andorra document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit an Andorra birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in Andorra certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Andorra and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because Andorra is a member of the Apostille Convention, Andorra documents can be legalized by means of an Apostille Stamp when being submitted to countries that are also members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) - If an Andorra document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Andorra authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Andorra or non-resident embassy accredited to Andorra). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Andorra? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Andorra including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### How can I obtain a copy of an Andorra birth, marriage or death certificate? Andorran birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Civil Registry (Registre Civil). - [Birth Certificates](https://www.govern.ad/ca/tematiques/registre-civil/naixements/sollicitud-de-certificat-de-naixement) - [Marriage Certificates](https://www.govern.ad/ca/tematiques/registre-civil/matrimonis-civils/sollicitud-de-certificat-de-matrimoni) - [Death Certificates](https://www.govern.ad/ca/tematiques/registre-civil/defuncio-esser-estimat/sollicitud-de-certificat-de-defuncio) ## Criminal record certificates ### How can I obtain my Andorra Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? A Criminal Record Certificate from Andorra (Certificat d’antecedents penals) can be obtained online from the Consell Superior de la Justícia d'Andorra. [Andorra Criminal Record Certificate](https://www.justicia.ad/antecedents-penals/)