Wie sieht die Apostille aus?
Die Apostille ist mittels eines Stempels (Stampiglie) in der Form eines Quadrates mit einer Seitenlänge von mindestens neun Zentimetern darzustellen. Sie kann in der Amtssprache der ausstellenden Behörde ausgefüllt sein.
Wer stellt in Österreich eine Apostille aus?
In Österreich wird die Apostille – je nachdem, welche Behörde die betreffende Urkunde ausgestellt hat, durch das Bundesministerium für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten (Legalisierungsbüro), die Präsidentinnen/die Präsidenten der mit Zivilrechtssachen befassten erstinstanzlichen Gerichtshöfe (Präsidium des …
How do you authenticate an apostille?
An apostille is placed directly on the document to be authenticated in the form of a 9×9 centimetre stamp and must always be titled “Apostille” (Hague Convention of 1961). Generally, the authorities in the designated country will require a translation of the original.
What is an apostille and why is it important?
An apostille certifies the document (s), so the document can be recognized in foreign countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty. We only issue apostilles for federal documents to use in countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention.
When do I need a Hague Apostille?
A Hague Apostille in needed when: The country where the document was issued is party to the Apostille Convention; The country in which the document is to be used is party to the Apostille Convention; The law of the country where the document was issued considers it to be a public document;
Does the US Department of State issue apostilles?
The U.S. Department of State only issues apostilles for federal documents to use in countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention. Federally-issued documents for use in countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention may need to be authenticated with an apostille issued by the U.S. Department of State.