Apostille for individuals and businesses
Apostille for your documents
Have you been asked for an apostille or notarisation but are unsure what must actually be done? Tell us the document, country and recipient. We help you choose the correct process, prepare the paperwork and avoid sending or signing an original in the wrong order.
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- Support in Swedish and English
- For individuals and businesses
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What does your document need?
Answer four short questions. You will receive a clear summary we can use to assess the right route for your case.
- Choose document
- Enter country
- Name recipient
- Choose handling
Apostille for Swedish documents
Get the document sequence right from the start
Population certificates, powers of attorney, passport copies and diplomas do not always follow the same route. We help you identify the right document, the right sequence and which originals actually need to be sent.
Common cases
Choose the help closest to your need
You do not need to know the legal term. Choose a document or situation – each page explains when the service is needed, what to prepare and how to proceed.
Apostille for Swedish documents
Apostille for Swedish documents: when it is needed, which documents can be processed and what to check before submission.
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Notary Public in Sweden
Notary Public in Sweden: guidance on apostille, certified copies, signatures, powers of attorney and documents for use abroad.
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Online apostille support – start with a digital review
Online apostille support – start with a digital review: when the service is needed, what to prepare and how the process works.
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Apostille case by post
Apostille case by post: when the service is needed, what to prepare and how the process works.
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Legalisation of Swedish documents
Legalisation of Swedish documents: when the service is needed, what to prepare and how the process works.
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Corporate documents ready for banking, KYC and business abroad
Structured document handling for KYC, incorporation, banking, procurement, contracts and corporate matters.
View requirements and processHow it works
From the recipient’s requirement to a prepared document case
Describe the case
State the document, country and intended recipient.
Show the requirement
Include the recipient’s checklist or exact wording.
Receive a document plan
See what must be obtained, signed, certified or translated.
Proceed in the right order
Send originals or arrange a visit only when required.
Avoid unnecessary rework
Three common mistakes that can be caught in advance
The wrong document version, a power of attorney signed too early or a translation completed at the wrong stage can stop the entire case. An initial review makes it easier to choose the correct documents and sequence.
Certification and witnessing
Prepare everything before the official step
Does a signature need to be witnessed or a copy certified? Find out whether to bring the original, valid identification, witnesses or the recipient’s exact wording before an appointment is arranged.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I start if I do not know what my document needs?
Start with the document type, the country where it will be used and the intended recipient. If you have instructions or a checklist from the recipient, include them. This makes it easier to distinguish between an apostille, notarisation, a certified copy, translation and legalisation.
Do I need to send the original straight away?
You can usually start with a clear scanned copy. If the original is needed for comparison, signature certification or an apostille, you will receive separate instructions on what to send and how to label it.
What is the difference between an apostille and legalisation?
An apostille is used for public documents between countries covered by the Hague Apostille system. If that system does not apply, the document may instead need legalisation by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and often the destination country’s embassy. The document and country determine the route.
Next steps
Related guidance
Apostille for Swedish documents
Apostille for Swedish documents: when it is needed, which documents can be processed and what to check before submission.
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Compare apostilles, notarisation, certified copies, witnessing, translation and legalisation and choose the right help for your document.
Continue readingChoose your document and see what may be required
Guidance for population certificates, powers of attorney, diplomas, passport copies and company documents.
Continue readingFind the right route for your document
Answer four questions about the document, country and recipient and create a clear summary of your case.
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Get a clear checklist for your case
State the document, country and recipient. You will receive a summary that makes the next step easier to assess.
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