# FAQs: Attesting Saudi Documents

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

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## General Questions

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


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


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


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