# FAQs: Attesting Malawi Documents

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

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## General Questions

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


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


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


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

## Criminal record certificates

### How can I obtain my Malawi Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad?
Malawi Police Clearance Certificates are available from the [Malawi Police Service](https://www.police.gov.mw/services/police-clearance)
Isarey can assist clients outside Malawi with obtaining Police Clearance Certificates and their authentication for use abroad with Apostille Stamps.