Legalization Route Advice
We confirm whether apostille or classic legalization applies to your document and country.
Document Legalization & Authentication in Egypt
Apostilles, consulate attestation, MOFA authentication and certified translation — your personal, court and business documents accepted where you need them. English & Arabic.
Our Services
Legalization & Authentication Services
One coordinated process for documents used in Egypt and abroad
Apostille Coordination
Coordination of the apostille certification for Hague Convention countries, at the correct office.
Consulate Attestation
The full legalization chain, including Egyptian consulate attestation where required.
MOFA Authentication
Attestation of Egyptian documents for use abroad and acceptance of foreign documents in Egypt.
Certified Translation
Accurate certified Arabic translation of authenticated documents, and reverse when needed.
Civil & Court Documents
Birth, marriage and death certificates, decrees, powers of attorney, diplomas and company papers.
Document Legalization Guide (2026)
A document issued in one country is not automatically accepted in another. Legalization — authentication — is the procedure that verifies a document's origin so that Egyptian authorities and foreign governments will trust it. Whether you are marrying in Egypt, registering property, completing a divorce or pursuing a case, the right authentications make the difference between smooth progress and repeated rejections.
Apostille or Classic Legalization?
For countries party to the Hague Apostille Convention, a single apostille certification is generally enough. For other countries, classic legalization applies as a chain: certification by a notary, the competent ministry, then the Egyptian consulate. We check the position for your specific country and document, so you follow the correct route from the start.
Common Documents We Legalize
- Civil status — birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates
- Legal documents — powers of attorney, court judgments and notarial acts
- Academic — diplomas and transcripts
- Business — company certificates, commercial contracts and invoices
- Personal — police clearance and identity documents
Translation Matters Equally
For use in Egypt, an authenticated document in another language generally requires a certified Arabic translation. The translation must be accurate and itself accepted by the target authority. We arrange certified translation as part of the same coordinated process, so nothing comes back to you half-finished.
Two Directions, One Process
We handle both directions: authenticating and translating foreign documents for use in Egypt, and attesting Egyptian documents — for example through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — for use abroad. For powers of attorney specifically, see our power of attorney in Egypt guide.
How We Run Your File
You send the documents (or we prepare them), and we coordinate every authority and translation, keeping you informed. We confirm acceptance requirements before you pay anything, and handle renewals or corrections where an authority requests changes.
How It Works
From Your Documents to Acceptance
A coordinated process handled for you from start to finish
Document Review
We confirm your documents and the exact route — apostille or legalization — they need.
Authentication
We complete the certifications with the notary, ministry or consulate, step by step.
Translation
We prepare the certified Arabic translation where it is required, accurately.
Delivery & Follow-up
We deliver your accepted documents and follow up with the target authority if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Document Legalization — Common Questions
Legalization (authentication) verifies the origin of a document so that authorities in Egypt and abroad accept it. It may involve certification by notaries, the competent ministry and the Egyptian consulate, or a simplified apostille for countries that are parties to the Apostille Convention.
An apostille is a single certification used between countries parties to the Hague Apostille Convention. Classic legalization is a chain of certifications — notary, ministry, then the Egyptian consulate — used for other countries. We tell you exactly which route applies to your document.
Personal and civil documents such as birth, marriage and death certificates, divorce decrees, powers of attorney, degree certificates, court decisions and commercial documents. We confirm whether your specific document can be prepared for use in Egypt or abroad.
For use in Egypt, documents in other languages generally need a certified Arabic translation after authentication. We arrange the translation and, where needed, the reverse authentication of the translation.
Yes. You send the documents and we coordinate the entire authentication and translation process in Egypt on your behalf, keeping you informed at each step.
The duration depends on the number of authorities involved and the route required. Simple apostille matters are faster; multi-step legalization takes longer. We give a realistic timeline for your specific documents before you start.
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The information on this page is general guidance only and does not constitute formal legal advice. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific circumstances; we do not guarantee any particular result.