# FAQs: Attesting St Kitts and Nevis Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in St Kitts and Nevis and to legalize St Kitts and Nevis documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [St Kitts and Nevis](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Saint-Kitts-Nevis-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille St Kitts and Nevis Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Saint-Kitts-Nevis-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can St Kitts and Nevis documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - St Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Apostille Convention. St Kitts and Nevis 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 St Kitts and Nevis 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 St Kitts and Nevis, see: [St Kitts Nevis Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Saint-Kitts-Nevis-Legalization-Services) ### What types of documents can be legalized in St Kitts and Nevis for use abroad? St. Kitts and Nevis Apostille Stamps are issued to authenticate documents issued by public officials, including: - Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates - Police Certificates - Certificates of Good Stranding - Certificates of Incorporation - Articles of Incorporation, company by-laws and other company documents#Court documents - Other documents can be authenticated with an Apostille in St. Kitts and Nevis when certified by a notary public of the Federation, including affidavits and powers of attorney.To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in St Kitts and Nevis, 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 St Kitts and Nevis apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of St Kitts and Nevis documents, see: [St Kitts Nevis Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Saint-Kitts-Nevis-Legalization-Services) ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in St Kitts and Nevis? Apostilles in St. Kitts and Nevis are normally obtained in **1-2 working days** (ST KITTS AND NEVIS: Apostille Stamps are normally obtained in St. Kitts and Nevis from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1-2 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 St Kitts and Nevis 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 St Kitts and Nevis documents for use in the United Arab Emirates? Documents issued in St. Kitts and Nevis required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates must be: - 1. legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Basseterre - 2. legalized by the Embassy of the St. Kitts and Nevis in Abu Dhabi - 3. attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. - Isarey can take care of the entire procedure, in St. Kitts and Nevis and Abu Dhabi. Please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) for assistance. ### How can I legalize St Kitts and Nevis documents for use in Qatar? Documents issued in St. Kitts and Nevis required for submission to the authorities of Qatar must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Basseterre, then attested by the Qatari Embassy in the Dominican Republic. ### How can I legalize St Kitts and Nevis documents for use in Taiwan? Documents from St. Kitts and Nevis can be attested by the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Basseterre. ### What is a St Kitts and Nevis Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A St Kitts and Nevis 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 St Kitts and Nevis and confirms the capacity of that official. St Kitts and Nevis Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a St Kitts and Nevis document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in St Kitts and Nevis (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 St Kitts and Nevis? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public St Kitts and Nevis document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a St Kitts and Nevis birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in St Kitts and Nevis certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in St Kitts and Nevis and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because St Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Apostille Convention, St Kitts and Nevis 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 St Kitts and Nevis document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by St Kitts and Nevis authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in St Kitts and Nevis or non-resident embassy accredited to St Kitts and Nevis). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in St Kitts and Nevis? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in St Kitts and Nevis including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ### What do St Kitts Nevis Apostilles and legalizations look like? St Kitts Nevis Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of St Kitts and Nevis documents certified with Apostille stamps: - [St Kitts and Nevis Birth Certificate with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/St-Kitts-Nevis-Birth-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 ### How can I obtain a copy of a St Kitts and Nevis birth, marriage or death certificate? Official certified copies of St. Kitts and Nevis birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Registrar General’s Office (St. Kitts) or from the Registrar General Department (Nevis).[Acquiring copies of Certificates in St. Kitts and Nevis](http://www.gov.kn/birth-and-marriage-certificates/) Isarey can obtain birth, death and marriage certificates directly in St. Kitts and Nevis for clients in need of apostille stamping. Please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) for details. ### I need an apostille for my St Kitts and Nevis birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate? Isarey can obtain an official copy locally in St. Kitts and Nevis from the Registrar General’s Office (St. Kitts) or from the Registrar General Department (Nevis), so there is no need to send your original copy. ## Corporate documents ### How can I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for a company in St Kitts and Nevis? St. Kitts and Nevis Certificates of Good Standing can be obtained from the Registrar of Corporations. The Certificate of Good Standing includes the Company Name and Registration Number, Incorporation Date, Company Type, and confirms that the Company is in Good Standing and not being wound up or dissolved. The Certificate is provided in a digital format and can be verified online. For assistance obtaining and authenticating a St. Kitts and Nevis Certificates of Good Standing for use abroad, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) ### How do I obtain an apostille for company registration documents issued in St Kitts and Nevis? Certificates of Incorporation issued in St. Kitts and Nevis by the Registrar of Corporations can be notarized and authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ## Criminal record certificates ### How can I obtain my St Kitts and Nevis Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? A St. Kitts and Nevis police certificate can be obtained from the Criminal Records Office in Basseterre. Applications may be submitted by mail, in person (including through an authorized representative) or though an [Embassy or High Commission](https://www.foreign.gov.kn/embassies-overseas/)