# FAQs: Attesting St. Lucia Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in St. Lucia and to legalize St. Lucia documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [St. Lucia](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/St-Lucia-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille St. Lucia Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/St-Lucia-Legalization-Services) · [Apostille St. Lucia Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/St-Lucia-attest-birth-marriage-certificates) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can St. Lucia documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - St Lucia is a member of the Apostille Convention. St Lucia documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of External Affairs when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country. When St Lucia documents are required for non-apostille countries, they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country. For further information see: [St. Lucia Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/St-Lucia-Legalization-Services) For further information about Apostille certification in St. Lucia, see: [St. Lucia Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/St-Lucia-Legalization-Services) ### What types of documents can be legalized in St. Lucia for use abroad? Apostille Stamps in St Lucia can be obtained to authenticate public documents, including: - [St Lucia Marriage Certificates](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/St-Lucia-attest-birth-marriage-certificates): - Birth and death certificates - Police Character Certificates issued by the Royal St Lucia Police Force - Certificates of Good Standing - Incorporation documents - Academic certificates - Other documents certified in St Lucia by a notary. - To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in St. Lucia, 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. Lucia apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of St. Lucia documents, see: [St. Lucia Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/St-Lucia-Legalization-Services) ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in St. Lucia? St Lucia Apostille Stamps are normally obtained from the Ministry of External Affairs in Castries in **5 working days** (ST LUCIA:St Lucia Apostilles are obtained from the Ministry of External Affairs in around 5 working 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. Lucia 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. Lucia documents for use in the United Arab Emirates? St Lucia documents required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates must be legalized by the St Lucia Ministry of External Affairs and then submitted for attestation by the UAE embassy in Havana. ### How can I legalize St. Lucia documents for use in Vietnam? St Lucia documents required for submission to the authorities of Vietnam must be legalized by the St Lucia Ministry of External Affairs and then submitted for attestation by the Vietnamese embassy in Panama City. ### How can I legalize St. Lucia documents for use in Qatar? St Lucia documents required for submission to the authorities of Qatar must be legalized by the St Lucia Ministry of External Affairs and then submitted for attestation by the Qatari embassy in Caracas. ### How can I legalize St. Lucia documents for use in Taiwan? St Lucia documents required for submission to the authorities of Taiwan must be legalized by the St Lucia Ministry of External Affairs and then submitted for attestation by the embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St Lucia. ### What is a St. Lucia Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A St. Lucia 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. Lucia and confirms the capacity of that official. St. Lucia Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a St. Lucia document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in St. Lucia (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. Lucia? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public St. Lucia document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a St. Lucia birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in St. Lucia certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in St. Lucia and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because St. Lucia is a member of the Apostille Convention, St. Lucia 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. Lucia document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by St. Lucia authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in St. Lucia or non-resident embassy accredited to St. Lucia). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in St. Lucia? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in St. Lucia including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ### What do St. Lucia Apostilles and legalizations look like? St. Lucia Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of St. Lucia documents certified with Apostille stamps: - [St Lucia Marriage Certificate with Apostille](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/St-Lucia-marriage-certificate-with-Apostille) - [St Lucia Police Certificate of Character with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/St-Lucia-Police-Certificate-of-Character-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. Lucia birth, marriage or death certificate? Official copies of St Lucia marriage certificates and other civil status documents can be obtained from the Civil Status registry. Applications must be submitted in writing. - [Apply for a marriage certificate](https://www.govt.lc/services/apply-for-a-marriage-certificate) - [Apply for a Birth Certificate](https://www.govt.lc/services/apply-for-a-birth-certificate) - [Application form - vital records (PDF)](https://www.govt.lc/media.govt.lc/www/resources/forms/CivilStatusCertificateApplication.pdf) - Isarey can obtain copies of St Lucia marriage certificates, birth and death certificates directly from the Civil Status registry for apostille authentication by the Ministry of External Affairs. ### How can I obtain an apostille for a St. Lucia birth, death or marriage certificate? Apostilles to authenticate St Lucia birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Ministry of External Affairs in Castries by submitting an original certificate issued by the St Lucia Civil Status registry.For further information about Isarey's St Lucia apostille services, please see: [St. Lucia Apostille service](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/St-Lucia-attest-birth-marriage-certificates) ### I need an apostille for my St. Lucia birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate? An original birth, death or marriage certificate is required to obtain an Apostille in St Lucia. The certificate must be issued by the Civil Status registry. Isarey can obtain official copies locally for clients who require an apostille stamp of legalization of their certificates for use abroad. Please see: [St. Lucia Apostille service](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/St-Lucia-attest-birth-marriage-certificates) ## Criminal record certificates ### How can I obtain an Apostille on a St. Lucia criminal record certificate? Apostilles to authenticate St Lucia Police Character Certificates can be obtained from the Ministry of External Affairs. The original certificate, issued by the Royal St Lucia Police Force, must be submitted for certification. ### Where can I get my fingerprints taken for a St. Lucia Criminal Record certificate? To have your fingerprints taken outside St Lucia, 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) ### I need an apostille for my St. Lucia criminal record certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate? Yes - an original Police Character Certificate must be submitted for an Apostille. The Certificate must be issued by the St Lucia Police Force. ### How can I obtain my St. Lucia Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? St Lucia Police Certificates of Character, certifying an absence of criminal record in St Lucia, can be obtained from the Royal St Lucia Police Force. Overseas applicants are required to submit a set of fingerprints. [Apply for Police Certificate of Character](https://homeaffairs.govt.lc/services/apply-for-police-certificate-of-character)Isarey can assist clients requiring a St Lucia police clearance certificate for use overseas with the submission of applications to the St Lucia police force. Isarey will also collect issued certificates and obtain apostille stamp from the Ministry of External Affairs. For further information, see: [St. Lucia Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/St-Lucia-Legalization-Services) ## Notarized documents ### How can I obtain an apostille for a St. Lucia Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney acknowledged by a St Lucia notary can be authenticated with an Apostille from the St Lucia Ministry of External Affairs.