# FAQs: Attesting Armenian Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Armenia and to legalize Armenian documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [Armenia](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Armenia-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Armenian Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Armenia-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Armenian documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - Armenia is a member of the Apostille Convention and Armenian documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Justice or Foreign Affairs when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country. When Armenian 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 in Yerevan. For further information about Apostille certification in Armenia, see: [Armenia Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Armenia-Legalization-Services) Minsk Convention An Apostille should not be required to authenticate official Armenian documents to be submitted to the authorities of CIS member countries which have acceded to the Minsk Convention of 22 January 1993 on Legal Aid and Legal Relations in Civil, Family and Criminal Cases. Apostilles should also not be required to authenticate Armenian documents submitted in Bulgaria and Lithuania. ### What types of documents can be legalized in Armenia for use abroad? Official documents that can be legalized in Armenia 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 Armenia, 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 Armenian apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Armenian documents, see: [Armenia Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Armenia-Legalization-Services) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Armenian 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 Armenian Apostille Stamp? Armenian Apostille Stamps can be verified online: [Verify Armenian Apostilles](https://verify.e-gov.am/en/) ### Does Armenia issue e-Apostilles? Yes - all apostilles issued by Armenia are digital (e-apostilles). The authenticity of the electronic Apostille can be verified online or through the QR code.[Verify Armenian Apostilles](https://verify.e-gov.am/en/) ### Who issues apostilles in Armenia? Armenian Apostille Stamps are issued by the [Ministry of Justice](https://www.moj.am/en/page/apostille) - [Competent Authorities - Armenia](https://www.hcch.net/en/states/authorities/details3/?aid=357) ### What is an Armenian Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Armenian 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 Armenia and confirms the capacity of that official. Armenian Apostille stamps are often required when submitting an Armenian document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Armenia (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 Armenia? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Armenian document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit an Armenian birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in Armenia certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Armenia and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because Armenia is a member of the Apostille Convention, Armenian 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 Armenian document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Armenian authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Armenia or non-resident embassy accredited to Armenia). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Armenia? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Armenia including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ### What do Armenia Apostilles and legalizations look like? Armenia Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of Armenian documents certified with Apostille stamps: - [Armenia Certificate of Single Status with Apostille](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Armenia-Certificate-Single-Status-Apostille) - [Armenia University Diploma attested by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Armenia-University-Diploma-attested-Embassy-United-Arab-Emirates) See [What does an Apostille look like?](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/FAQs-Document-Attestation#faq_236_s) ## Criminal record certificates ### How can I obtain my Armenian Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? Armenian Criminal Record Certificate can be obtained online through the Electronic Consular System of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or from Armenian embassies and consulates abroad. - [Apply for Criminal Record Certificate Online](https://consular.e-gov.am/en/service/conviction_cert_delivery/info) - [Armenian Embassies and Consulates](https://www.mfa.am/en/embassies) - [Video Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPA9V62osos) ## Notarized documents ### Where can I notarise a document in Armenia To find a notary in Armenia, see: [Notary Offices in Armenia](https://www.moj.am/en/page/notaries_branches_divisions_addresses)