# FAQs: Attesting Czech Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Czechia and to legalize Czech documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [Czechia](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Czechia-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Czech Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Czechia-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Czech documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - Czechia is a member of the Apostille Convention. Czech 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 Czech 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 Czechia, see: [Czechia Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Czechia-Legalization-Services)Submission within the European Union Certain Czech 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 Czech 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) Czech documents not requiring Apostilles include birth, death, marriage certificates, absence of a criminal record (a clean criminal record of a Czech 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 Czech 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 Czechia for use abroad? Czech apostille stamps can be obtained for a range of official documents including: - Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates - Certificates of legal capacity to enter into marriage - Criminal Register Extracts (Výpis z rejstříku trestů) - School certificates, University diplomas and supplements - Certificates of origin - Medical certificates - Tax documents - Documents certified by a Czech notary (including translations and powers of attorney) - To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Czechia, 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 Czech apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Czech documents, see: [Czechia Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Czechia-Legalization-Services) ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Czechia? Czech Apostille stamps are normally obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in **1 - 2 business days** (Czech Republic: expedited apostille services in Czechia take one business day. 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 Czech 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 Czech Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Czech 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 Czechia and confirms the capacity of that official. Czech Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Czech document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Czechia (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 Czechia? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Czech document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Czech birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in Czechia certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Czechia and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because Czechia is a member of the Apostille Convention, Czech 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 Czech document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Czech authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Czechia or non-resident embassy accredited to Czechia). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Czechia? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Czechia including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### I need to submit a Czech Certificate of no impediment to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Czech 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 Czech 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 Czech Birth, Death or Marriage certificate to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Czech 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 Czech 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 Czech birth, marriage or death certificate? Certified copies of Czech birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Office of Vital Records in the Municipality where the birth, death or marriage occurred (offices of city districts in Prague). Copies of birth certificates for Czech citizens born abroad can be obtained from the special register maintained by the Office of the Municipal District of Brno-střed. Certificates are also available from your nearest [Czech embassy](https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/diplomatic_missions/czech_missions_abroad/index.html) Isarey can obtain certified copies of Czech death, marriage and birth certificates locally on behalf of clients requiring an Apostille stamp - please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) for assistance. ### How can I obtain an apostille for a Czech birth, death or marriage certificate? Apostilles on Czech birth certificates, death and marriage certificates are obtained from the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Office of Vital Records in the Municipality where the birth, death or marriage occurred or from the nearest [Czech embassy](https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/diplomatic_missions/czech_missions_abroad/index.html) Isarey can obtain certified copies of Czech death, marriage and birth certificates locally on behalf of clients requiring an Apostille stamp - please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) for assistance.Submission within the European Union Czech 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) ## Criminal record certificates ### I need to submit a Czech Criminal Record Certificate to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Czech Criminal Record Certificates to another Member State of the European Union when the certificate is issued to a Czech 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 Czech criminal record certificate? Apostilles for Czech Criminal Record Certificates can be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Certificates are available online through the [Citizen Portal](https://obcan.portal.gov.cz/prihlaseni), from any [Czech POINT office (in Czech)](https://www.czechpoint.cz/public/verejnost/sluzby/) or from your nearest [Czech embassy](https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/diplomatic_missions/czech_missions_abroad/index.html) ### How can I obtain my Czech Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? Czech Criminal Record Extracts (Výpis z rejstříku trestů) are available online through the [Citizen Portal](https://obcan.portal.gov.cz/prihlaseni) (with eGovernment mobile key, bank identity, mojeID). Extracts can also be obtained in person from any [Czech POINT office (in Czech)](https://www.czechpoint.cz/public/verejnost/sluzby/) or from aboard by applying to your nearest [Czech embassy](https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/diplomatic_missions/czech_missions_abroad/index.html) ## Academic documents ### How can I legalize a Czech degree certificate for submission to the United Arab Emirates? Czech degree certificates, transcripts and diploma supplements required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates can be legalized at the Ministry of Education (original or certified copy), then attested by the UAE embassy in Prague ### How can I legalize a Czech degree certificate for submission to Vietnam? Czech degree certificates, transcripts and diploma supplements required for submission to the authorities of Vietnam can be legalized at the Ministry of Education, then attested by the Vietnamese embassy in Prague. ### How can I legalize a Czech degree certificate for submission to Taiwan? Czech degree certificates, transcripts and diploma supplements required for submission to the authorities of Taiwan can be legalized at the Ministry of Education, then attested by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Prague. ### How can I obtain an apostille for my Czech University Degree and Transcripts? Czech University degrees, transcripts and diploma supplements are authenticated by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. It is possible to legalize originals or certified copies. Certified copies can be made by a Czech notary, municipal office or Czech Post, or by a [Czech embassy](https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/diplomatic_missions/czech_missions_abroad/index.html) It is not possible to legalize a copy of a diploma that has already been certified by the authorities. ### How can I obtain an apostille for my Czech School Records? Czech primary, secondary and tertiary professional education certificates (i.e., school-leaving certificates and final examination certificates) issued by schools registered in the Register of Schools and School Facilities can be authenticated by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. ## Other documents ### How can I obtain a Czech Apostille on a medical certificate or doctor's letter? Medical certificates issued in the Czech Republic can be authenticated with an Apostille stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prior certification is required by the Ministry of Health.