# FAQs: Attesting Cabo-Verdean Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Cape Verde and to legalize Cabo-Verdean documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [Cape Verde](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Cape-Verde-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Cabo-Verdean Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Cape-Verde-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Cabo-Verdean documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - Cape Verde is a member of the Apostille Convention. Cabo-Verdean 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 Cabo-Verdean 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 Cape Verde, see: [Cape Verde Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Cape-Verde-Legalization-Services)Civil status certificates (multilingual extracts from the civil status registers) Cabo-Verdean birth, marriage and death certificates) issued in accordance with the conventions of the International Commission on Civil and Civil Status should not require Apostille Stamps when being submitted to one of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey. ### What types of documents can be legalized in Cape Verde for use abroad? Official documents that can be legalized in Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde, 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 Cabo-Verdean apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Cabo-Verdean documents, see: [Cape Verde Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Cape-Verde-Legalization-Services) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Cabo-Verdean 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) ### What is a Cabo-Verdean Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Cabo-Verdean 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 Cape Verde and confirms the capacity of that official. Cabo-Verdean Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Cabo-Verdean document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Cape Verde (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 Cape Verde? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Cabo-Verdean document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Cabo-Verdean birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in Cape Verde certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Cape Verde and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because Cape Verde is a member of the Apostille Convention, Cabo-Verdean 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 a Cabo-Verdean document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Cabo-Verdean authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Cape Verde or non-resident embassy accredited to Cape Verde). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Cape Verde? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Cape Verde including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### I need to submit a Cabo-Verdean Birth, Death or Marriage certificate to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Cabo-Verdean birth, marriage and death certificates (multilingual extracts from the civil status registers issued in accordance with the conventions of the International Commission on Civil and Civil Status) should not require Apostille Stamps when being submitted to countries that have acceded to the Vienna CIEC Convention. The following countries are contracting states of the Vienna Convention: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cape Verde, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey.