# FAQs: Attesting Cypriot Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Cyprus and to legalize Cypriot documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [Cyprus](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Cyprus-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Cypriot Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Cyprus-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Cypriot documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - Cyprus is a member of the Apostille Convention. Cypriot 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 Cypriot 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. Documents issued in the territory of Northern Cyprus must be legalized in Turkey. For further information about Apostille certification in Cyprus, see: [Cyprus Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Cyprus-Legalization-Services)Submission within the European Union Certain Cypriot documents do not require Apostilles when they are presented to authorities of other European Union countries (the receiving authority should accept the original or a certified copy). When applying for certain public documents, a multilingual standard form may be requested to accompany the original. A multilingual standard form must always be issued and signed by a Cypriot authority, providing a translation aid designed to help the receiving authority to understand a public document which is in a language not accepted by the receiving EU country. See: [EU Multilingual standard forms](https://e-justice.europa.eu/35981/EN/public_documents_forms) Cypriot documents not requiring Apostilles include birth, death, marriage certificates, absence of a criminal record (a clean criminal record of a Cypriot citizen), certificates of nationality and residence: See: [Regulation (EU) 2016/1191](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=LEGISSUM%3A230101_2) Other Cypriot documents, including academic certificates, still require Apostille certification and certified translation to be valid in other EU countries. ### What types of documents can be legalized in Cyprus for use abroad? Official documents that can be legalized in the Republic of Cyprus with Apostille stamps from the Ministry of Justice and Public Order include: - Civil status extracts (birth, death and marriage certificates, certificates of no impediment for marriage) - Criminal Record Certificates (Previous Convictions Registry) - Corporate documents issued by the Registrar of Companies (Certificates of Incorporation, Certificates of Commencement of Business - Certificates of Directors and Shareholders, and Certificates of Good Standing) - Cyprus university diplomas - Documents certified by a Cypriot Certifying Officer. - To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Cyprus, 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 Cypriot apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Cypriot documents, see: [Cyprus Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Cyprus-Legalization-Services) ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Cyprus? Depending on the type of document, apostilles from Cyprus are obtained in **1 - 2 business days** (CYPRUS: Cypriot Apostille stamps from the Ministry of Justice and Public Order are normally obtained in 1-2 business days. NOTE: All processing times are estimated. Actual processing time is dependant on the authentication authority and is subject to change without prior notice.) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Cypriot 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 legalize Cypriot documents for use in the United Arab Emirates? Documents issued in the Republic of Cyprus and requiring attestation for submission to authorities in the United Arab Emirates must be legalized by the Ministry of Justice and Public Order then attested by the UAE embassy in Nicosia. ### How can I legalize Cypriot documents for use in Qatar? Documents issued in the Republic of Cyprus and requiring attestation for submission to authorities in Qatar must be legalized by the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, then attested by the Qatari embassy in Nicosia. ### Can apostille stamps for Cypriot documents be obtained from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office? No - Apostilles for Cayman Island documents are issued by the Governor's Office in the Cayman Islands. However, documents needed for use in a non-apostille country will need generally require a second Apostille Stamp from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office before they can be attested by the embassy of the recipient country in London. ### What is a Cypriot Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Cypriot 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 Cyprus and confirms the capacity of that official. Cypriot Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Cypriot document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Cyprus (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 Cyprus? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Cypriot document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Cypriot birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in Cyprus certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Cyprus and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because Cyprus is a member of the Apostille Convention, Cypriot 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 Cypriot document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Cypriot authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Cyprus or non-resident embassy accredited to Cyprus). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Cyprus? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Cyprus including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ### What do Cyprus Apostilles and legalizations look like? Cyprus Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of Cypriot documents certified with Apostille stamps: - [Cyprus Marriage Certificate with UAE embassy attestation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Cyprus-marriage-certificate-UAE-attestation) - [Cyprus Certificate of Good Standing with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Cyprus-Certificate-Good-Standing-Apostille-Stamp) - [Cyprus Marriage Certificate with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Cyprus-Marriage-Certificate-Apostille) - [Cyprus Criminal Record Certificate with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Cyprus-Criminal-Record-Certificate-Apostille) See [What does an Apostille look like?](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/FAQs-Document-Attestation#faq_236_s) ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### I need to submit a Cypriot Certificate of no impediment to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Cypriot certificates of marital status to the authorities of another Member State of the European Union. A multilingual standard form may be requested to accompany the original. A multilingual standard form must always be issued and signed by a Cypriot authority, providing a translation aid designed to help the receiving authority understand the certificate when in a language not accepted by the receiving EU country. EU Member States are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden See: [Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (EU GDPR)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32016R0679&from=EN) ### I need to submit a Cypriot Birth, Death or Marriage certificate to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Cypriot birth, death and marriage certificates to the authorities of another Member State of the European Union. A multilingual standard form may be requested to accompany the original. A multilingual standard form must always be issued and signed by a Cypriot authority, providing a translation aid designed to help the receiving authority understand the certificate when in a language not accepted by the receiving EU country. EU Member States are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden See: [Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (EU GDPR)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32016R0679&from=EN) ### How can I obtain a copy of a Cypriot birth, marriage or death certificate? Birth Certificates from the Republic of Cyprus can be obtained online from [gov.cy](https://www.gov.cy/en/digital-services/family/1-personal-data/1-epanekdosi-pistopoiitikoy-genniseos-i-proxenikoy-pistopoiitikoy-genniseos) (you will need to register at Cy Login and authenticate your profile through your electronic banking system or by visiting a Citizen Service Centre or Citizen Center. Birth Certificates may also be obtained by contacting the nearest [Cyprus embassy](https://mfa.gov.cy/embassies,-high-commissions,-consulates-general-and-honorary-consulates-by-country.html) or [District Administration Office](https://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/da/dadmin.nsf/dmlindex_en/dmlindex_en?OpenDocument) in Cyprus. Certified copies of Cyprus death certificates can be obtained from the [District Administration Office](https://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/da/dadmin.nsf/dmlindex_en/dmlindex_en?OpenDocument) in Cyprus. Marriage certificates can be obtained from the [Cyprus Municipality](https://ucm.org.cy/en/municipalities/) where the marriage was registered. ### How can I obtain an apostille for a Cypriot birth, death or marriage certificate? Apostilles for Cyprus birth, death and marriage certificates are obtained from the Ministry of Justice and Public Order. Certified copies of birth and death certificates valid for apostille stamping can be obtained from the [District Administration Office](https://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/da/dadmin.nsf/dmlindex_en/dmlindex_en?OpenDocument) in Cyprus or nearest [Cyprus embassy](https://mfa.gov.cy/embassies,-high-commissions,-consulates-general-and-honorary-consulates-by-country.html). Birth certificates can also be obtained online from [gov.cy](https://www.gov.cy/en/digital-services/family/1-personal-data/1-epanekdosi-pistopoiitikoy-genniseos-i-proxenikoy-pistopoiitikoy-genniseos) (registered users). Marriage certificates can be obtained from the [Cyprus Municipality](https://ucm.org.cy/en/municipalities/) where the marriage was registered.Submission within the European Union Cypriot certificates of civil status (marriage, death and birth certificates) do not require an Apostille stamp when required for submission in another Member State of the European Union. For further information, see: [Regulation (EU) 2016/1191](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=LEGISSUM%3A230101_2) ## Corporate documents ### How can I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for a company in Cyprus? Certificates of Good Standing for companies registered in the Republic of Cyprus can be obtained from the [Registrar of Companies](https://www.companies.gov.cy/en/business-entities/2-company/5-lifecycle/1-running-a-company/5-guidance/obtaining-certified-copies-certificates/obtaining-certified-copies-certificates-online) (online though the e-filing system). Companies and corporations in the Republic of Cyprus can also obtain certificates of a clear criminal record from the [Cyprus Police](https://www.police.gov.cy/police/police.nsf/All/50F65CAB6045D474C22584000041D688?OpenDocument). ### How can I obtain a Certificate of Incorporation for a company in Cyprus? Certified copies of Certificates of Incorporation issued to companies registered in the Republic of Cyprus can be obtained from the [Registrar of Companies](https://www.companies.gov.cy/en/business-entities/2-company/5-lifecycle/1-running-a-company/5-guidance/obtaining-certified-copies-certificates/obtaining-certified-copies-certificates-online) (online though the e-filing system). ## Criminal record certificates ### I need to submit a Cypriot Criminal Record Certificate to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Cypriot Criminal Record Certificates to another Member State of the European Union when the certificate is issued to a Cypriot national and when the criminal record is clean (no convictions). In other cases, the recipient Member State may require an Apostille. EU Member States are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. See: [Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (EU GDPR)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32016R0679&from=EN) ### How can I obtain an Apostille on a Cypriot criminal record certificate? Apostilles for Certificates of Clear Criminal Record issued by the Cyprus Police can be obtained from the Ministry of Justice and Public Order. Isarey can obtain apostilles for Cyprus police background checks with the original certificate, or Isarey can obtain certificates directly from the Cyprus Police for client requiring apostille authentication. ### How can I obtain my Cypriot Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? Criminal Record Certificates from the Republic of Cyprus are available from the [Cyprus Police](https://www.police.gov.cy/police/police.nsf/All/50F65CAB6045D474C22584000041D688?OpenDocument). Non-Cypriot citizens will need to provide a copy of their residence permit (Yellow or Pink slip).