# FAQs: Attesting Ecuadorian Documents

> Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Ecuador and to legalize Ecuadorian documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more.

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## General Questions

### Can Ecuadorian documents be legalized by Apostille?
Yes - Ecuador is a member of the Apostille Convention.
Ecuadorian 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 Ecuadorian 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 Ecuador, see:
[Ecuador Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Ecuador-Legalization-Services)


### What types of documents can be legalized in Ecuador for use abroad?
Official documents that can be legalized in Ecuador 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 Ecuador, 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 Ecuadorian apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Ecuadorian documents, see:
[Ecuador Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Ecuador-Legalization-Services)


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### What is an Ecuadorian Apostille Stamp and why would I need one?
A Ecuadorian 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 Ecuador and confirms the capacity of that official.
Ecuadorian Apostille stamps are often required when submitting an Ecuadorian document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Ecuador (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 Ecuador?
Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Ecuadorian document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit an Ecuadorian birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized.
Legalizing a document in Ecuador certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Ecuador and confirms the capacity of that official.
- Because Ecuador is a member of the Apostille Convention, Ecuadorian 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 Ecuadorian document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Ecuadorian authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Ecuador or non-resident embassy accredited to Ecuador).
See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization)


### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Ecuador?
Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Ecuador including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services.