# FAQs: Attesting Jamaican Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Jamaica and to legalize Jamaican documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [Jamaica](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Jamaica-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Jamaican Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Jamaica-Legalization-Services) · [Apostille Jamaican Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Jamaica-attest-birth-marriage-certificates) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Jamaican documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - Jamaica is a member of the Apostille Convention. Jamaican 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 Jamaican 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 Jamaica, see: [Jamaica Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Jamaica-Legalization-Services) ### What types of documents can be legalized in Jamaica for use abroad? Jamaican Apostille Stamps are issued to authenticate documents issued by a recognised public authority, including: - [Jamaican birth, death and marriage certificates](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Jamaica-attest-birth-marriage-certificates) issued by the Registrar General's Department - Criminal Record Certificates - University degrees certified by the Ministry of Education - Court documents - Medical documents certified by the Ministry of Health - Letters of Good Standing and Confirmation issued by the Companies Office of Jamaica - Commercial certificates of free sale - Other documents can be authenticated with an Apostille in Jamaica when certified by a Jamaican notary or Justice of the Peace, including sworn declarations, affidavits and powers-of-attorney.To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Jamaica, 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 Jamaican apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Jamaican documents, see: [Jamaica Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Jamaica-Legalization-Services) ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Jamaica? Jamaican Apostilles from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade are normally processed in **2-3 weeks** (JAMAICA: Apostilles in Jamaica are normally obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 2-3 weeks. 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 Jamaican 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 Jamaican Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Jamaican 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 Jamaica and confirms the capacity of that official. Jamaican Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Jamaican document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Jamaica (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 Jamaica? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Jamaican document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Jamaican birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in Jamaica certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Jamaica and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because Jamaica is a member of the Apostille Convention, Jamaican 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 Jamaican document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Jamaican authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Jamaica or non-resident embassy accredited to Jamaica). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Jamaica? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Jamaica including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ### What do Jamaica Apostilles and legalizations look like? Jamaica Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of Jamaican documents certified with Apostille stamps: - [Jamaican Marriage Certificate with Apostille](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Jamaican-marriage-certificate-Apostille) - [Jamaica Police Certificate with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Jamaica- Police-Certificate-Apostille) - [Jamaica Birth Certificate with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Jamaica-Birth-Certificate-Apostille-Stamp) See [What does an Apostille look like?](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/FAQs-Document-Attestation#faq_236_s) ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### How can I obtain a copy of a Jamaican birth, marriage or death certificate? Certified copies of Jamaican birth, death and marriage can be obtained from the [Registrar General's Department](https://apps2.rgd.gov.jm/applicationportal/) Isarey can obtain Jamaican marriage certificates and other civil status certificates directly in Jamaica for overseas clients who need an Apostille Stamp. For further information, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) or see: [Jamaican birth, death and marriage certificates](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Jamaica-attest-birth-marriage-certificates) ### How can I obtain an apostille for a Jamaican birth, death or marriage certificate? Apostilles for Jamaican birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. An original certificate is required, issued by the [Registrar General's Department](https://apps2.rgd.gov.jm/applicationportal/)For further information on authenticating Jamaican marriage certificates and other civil status certificates, please see: [Jamaican birth, death and marriage certificates](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Jamaica-attest-birth-marriage-certificates) ### I need an apostille for my Jamaican birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate? If you need an apostille on a Jamaican birth, death or marriage certificate, Isarey can normally obtain a new certificate, so you don’t need to send your copy. If you need to submit your certificate in a country where English is not an official language, Isarey offer certified translations recognised by authorities in Italy, Spain, France, Germany and many other countries. See: [Certify Jamaica Documents](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Jamaica-Legalization-Services) ## Corporate documents ### How can I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for a company in Jamaica? Letters of Good Standing for Jamaican companies are issued by the [Companies Office of Jamaica](https://www.orcjamaica.com/Services.aspx) and be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Jamaican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Letters of Good Standing required for submission in Qatar or the United Arab Emirates must be attested by the embassy in Havana. ### How do I obtain an apostille for company registration documents issued in Jamaica? Certified copies of company registration and incorporation certificates issued in Jamaica by the [Companies Office of Jamaica](https://www.orcjamaica.com/Services.aspx) can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. ## Criminal record certificates ### How can I obtain an Apostille on a Jamaican criminal record certificate? Jamaican Record Certificates can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston. The original certificate is required, issued by the [Criminal Records Office](https://cro.jcfcorporatespecialservices.org/welcome) For assistance obtaining a Jamaican Criminal Record certificate, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) ### Where can I get my fingerprints taken for a Jamaican Criminal Record certificate? To have your fingerprints taken outside Jamaica, contact the local police force. For more information on having your fingerprints taken in different countries, see: [Getting your fingerprints taken](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/United-States-attestation-FAQs#faq_171_s) ### How can I obtain my Jamaican Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? Jamaican criminal record certificates can be obtained from the [Criminal Records Office](https://cro.jcfcorporatespecialservices.org/welcome) Applications from overseas must include fingerprints (signed and stamped by the police or reputable agency in your country of residence), two passport-sized photographs, certified copy of passport ID page, bank draft/money order made payable to the Commissioner of Police. Applicants in Jamaica can visit any Tax Administration Office to make payment, then after submitting the application online, you can then make an appointment to attend the Criminal Records Office. ## Academic documents ### How can I legalize a Jamaican degree certificate for submission to Qatar? Jamaican university degrees required for submission to the authorities of Qatar must be certified by the Jamaican Ministry of Education, then legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston. Once legalized in Jamaica, diplomas need to be attested at the Qatari embassy in Havana. ### How can I legalize a Jamaican degree certificate for submission to the United Arab Emirates? Jamaican university degrees required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates must be certified by the Jamaican Ministry of Education, then legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston. Once legalized in Jamaica, diplomas need to be attested at the UAE embassy in Havana. ### How can I legalize a Jamaican degree certificate for submission to Taiwan? Jamaican university degrees required for submission to the authorities of Taiwan must be certified by the Jamaican Ministry of Education, then legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston. Once legalized in Jamaica, diplomas need to be attested at the Taiwan embassy in St. Kitts and Nevis. ### How can I obtain an apostille for my Jamaican University Degree and Transcripts? Jamaican university degrees and transcripts must be certified by the Ministry of Education. They can then be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. ## Notarized documents ### How can I obtain an apostille for a Jamaican Power of Attorney? Powers of Attorney must be sworn before a Jamaican notary or Justice of the Peace. They can then be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. ## Other documents ### How can I obtain a Jamaican Apostille on a medical certificate or doctor's letter? Jamaican medical certificates must be certified by the Ministry of Health. An Apostille stamp can then be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.