# FAQs: Attesting Monaco Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Monaco and to legalize Monaco documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [Monaco](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Monaco-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Monaco Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Monaco-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Monaco documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - Monaco is a member of the Apostille Convention. Monaco 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 Monaco 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 Monaco, see: [Monaco Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Monaco-Legalization-Services) ### What types of documents can be legalized in Monaco for use abroad? Documents that can be legalized in Monaco with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Justice include - Monavo Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates (issued within the last 3 months) - Divorce Decrees - Criminal Record Extracts (Extrait de casier judiciaire) - Divorce certificates - Judicial documents and other documents certified in Monaco by a notary, such as powers of attorney - To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Monaco, 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 Monaco apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Monaco documents, see: [Monaco Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Monaco-Legalization-Services) ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Monaco? Monaco Apostilles are normally obtained in **2-4 business days** (MONACO: Monaco apostille stamps are normally obtained in 2-4 business 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 Monaco 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) ### How can I legalize Monaco documents for use in the United Arab Emirates? Monaco documents required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates must be legalized in Monaco by the Ministry of State (Ministère d'État) and then attested by the U.A.E. embassy in Paris. ### How can I legalize Monaco documents for use in Qatar? Monaco documents required for submission to the authorities of Qatar must be legalized in Monaco by the Ministry of State (Ministère d'État) and then attested by the Qatar embassy in Paris. ### What is a Monaco Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Monaco 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 Monaco and confirms the capacity of that official. Monaco Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Monaco document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Monaco (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 Monaco? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Monaco document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Monaco birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in Monaco certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Monaco and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because Monaco is a member of the Apostille Convention, Monaco 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 Monaco document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Monaco authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Monaco or non-resident embassy accredited to Monaco). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Monaco? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Monaco including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### How can I obtain a copy of a Monaco birth, marriage or death certificate? Monaco birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained online: [Obtain Civil Status Certificates](https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/civil-status) ### How can I obtain an apostille for a Monaco birth, death or marriage certificate? Apostille stamps for Monaco Certificated of Civil Status (birth, death and marriage certificates) are issued by the Ministry of Justice. Certificates must have been issued within the last 3 months to be valid for an Apostille. ### I need an apostille for my Monaco birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate? Yes - the original certificate is required, issued by the Town Hall. The certificate must have been issued within the last 3 months. ## Criminal record certificates ### How can I obtain my Monaco Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? Monaco Criminal Record Extracts - Bulletin No. 3 (Extrait de Casier Judiciaire) can be obtained in person or through an authorized representative from the Palais de Justice. Applications can also be submitted by post and by email. Monaco Criminal Record Extracts are issued to Monaco nationals and residents, or to anyone born in Monaco. [Apply for a Criminal Record Extract](https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/justice/legal-documents-and-services/parquet-general/criminal-record) ## Notarized documents ### How can I obtain an apostille for a Monaco Power of Attorney? An Apostille can be obtained for a Power of Attorney from the Ministry of Justice. The Power of Attorney must be certified by a Monaco notary.