# FAQs: Attesting Hungarian Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Hungary and to legalize Hungarian documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [Hungary](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Hungary-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Hungarian Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Hungary-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Hungarian documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - Hungary is a member of the Apostille Convention. Hungarian 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 Hungarian 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 Hungary, see: [Hungary Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Hungary-Legalization-Services)Submission within the European Union Certain Hungarian 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 Hungarian 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) Hungarian documents not requiring Apostilles include birth, death, marriage certificates, absence of a criminal record (a clean criminal record of a Hungarian 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 Hungarian 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 Hungary for use abroad? Apostille stamps can be obtained for documents issued in Hungary when signed by a public official, including: - Hungarian birth, death and marriage certificates - Criminal Record Certificates - Certified copies of court documents including divorce decrees - University diplomas and transcripts, and school certificates - Trade documents (certificates of origin, commercial invoices, etc.) - Other documents, such as powers of attorney, can be authenticated with an Apostille when certified by a Hungarian civil law notary and legalized by the Hungarian Chamber of Civil Law Notaries.To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Hungary, 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 Hungarian apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Hungarian documents, see: [Hungary Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Hungary-Legalization-Services) ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Hungary? Apostilles in Hungary are normally obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in **3-7 working days** (HUNGARY: Apostilles from the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and trade are normally obtained in 3-7 working 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 Hungarian 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 Hungarian Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Hungarian 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 Hungary and confirms the capacity of that official. Hungarian Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Hungarian document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Hungary (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 Hungary? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Hungarian document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Hungarian birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in Hungary certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Hungary and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because Hungary is a member of the Apostille Convention, Hungarian 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 Hungarian document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Hungarian authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Hungary or non-resident embassy accredited to Hungary). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Hungary? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Hungary including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ### What do Hungary Apostilles and legalizations look like? Hungary Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of Hungarian documents certified with Apostille stamps: - [Hungary Degree Certificate with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Hungar- Degree-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 Hungarian Certificate of no impediment to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Hungarian 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 Hungarian 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 Hungarian Birth, Death or Marriage certificate to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Hungarian 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 Hungarian 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 Hungarian birth, marriage or death certificate? Certified copies of Hungarian birth, death and marriage certificates are available in Hungary from the town hall's Civil Registry Office (anyakönyvi hivatal) in the municipality where the birth, death or marriage occurred or abroad from your nearest [Hungarian Embassy](https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/en/embassies). ### How can I obtain an apostille for a Hungarian birth, death or marriage certificate? Apostilles for Hungarian birth, death and marriage certificates are obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The original certificate is required. Birth certificates issued before 01 March 2006 are not eligible for an Apostille stamp - a new certificate must be obtained from the Civil Registry Office or embassy. Submission within the European Union Hungarian 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 ### Do Hungarian Criminal Record Certificates have an expiry? Hungarian criminal record certificates are valid for 90 days. ### I need to submit a Hungarian Criminal Record Certificate to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Hungarian Criminal Record Certificates to another Member State of the European Union when the certificate is issued to a Hungarian 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 Hungarian criminal record certificate? Apostilles for Hungarian Criminal Record Extracts can be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The original certificate is required and must be less than 90 days old. ### How can I obtain my Hungarian Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? Hungarian Criminal Record Certificates (Certificate of Good Conduct or Extract from the Judicial Record) may be obtained online with Ügyfélkapu registration, by mail or in person at the Customer Service of the Criminal Records Authority in Budapest (Ministry of the Interior). Certificates can be also be obtained through the nearest [Hungarian Embassy](https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/en/embassies) ## Divorce ceritifcates ### How can I obtain a Hungarian Apostille on a divorce decree or judgement? Hungarian divorce decrees and judgement certified by the competent District Court can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Justice. ## Academic documents ### How can I legalize a Hungarian degree certificate for submission to the United Arab Emirates? Hungarian university diplomas can be certified as true copies, which will be notarized and then legalized by the Hungarian Chamber of Civil Law Notaries (true copies can normally be made from good quality scans, so there is no need to send the original diploma to Hungary). The notarized true copy of the diploma must then be legalized by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, so that it can be submitted for final attestation by the embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Budapest. ### How can I legalize a Hungarian degree certificate for submission to Saudi Arabia? Hungarian university diplomas can now be authenticated for submission to the authorities of Saudi Arabia with an Apostille Stamp. Apostilles can be applied to a notarized true copy (this can normally be done from a good quality scan). Attestation by the Saudi Embassy in Budapest is no longer required. ### How can I legalize a Hungarian degree certificate for submission to China? Hungarian university diplomas can now be authenticated for submission to the authorities of China with an Apostille Stamp. Apostilles can be applied to a notarized true copy (this can normally be done from a good quality scan). Attestation by the Chinese Embassy in Budapest is no longer required. ### How can I obtain an apostille for my Hungarian University Degree and Transcripts? To obtain an apostille stamp on a Hungarian university diploma, a notarized true copy can be made (this can normally be done from a good quality scan). The true copy is certified by the Hungarian Chamber of Civil Law Notaries and then with an Apostille stamp from the Ministry of Justice. If the Apostille is required on the original diploma, it will need to be legalized by the Office of Education before it can be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Primary and secondary school certificates require prior legalization by the Ministry of Human Capacities. ## Notarized documents ### How can I obtain an apostille for a Hungarian Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney that has been sworn before a Hungarian civil law notary must be legalized by the Hungarian Chamber of Civil Law Notaries. It can then be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Justice. ## Other documents ### How can I obtain a Hungarian Apostille on a medical certificate or doctor's letter? Hungarian medical certificates must be certified by the National Healthcare Service Center. An Apostille stamp can then be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.