Apostille, Legalisation & Certified Translation: Documents

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Apostille, Legalisation & Certified Translation

Using foreign documents in Georgia: apostille, legalisation, consular routes, Georgian translation and receiving-authority requirements.

Before acting, verify the legal basis, deadline and consistency of the documents. This guide is a preparation framework, not an individual legal opinion.

Step-by-step process

1. Identify the document, country and intended use
2. Check whether apostille, legalisation or a consular route applies
3. Arrange the required translation and consistency of the Georgian text
4. Confirm validity, copies and extra forms with the receiving authority

Required-document checklist

• Original or authorised copy
• Issuing authority and issue date
• Apostille or legalisation requirement and country status
• Georgian translation and interpreter or notarial certification where required
• Receiving-authority application, power of attorney or case number

Authorities, translation and representation

The specific procedure determines the authority, personal-appearance requirement, power of attorney, notarisation, certified translation, apostille or legalisation. A foreign document should be assessed under both its country of origin and the receiving authority's rules.

Key risks and common mistakes

• Confusing apostille with legalisation
• Inconsistent names or dates in the document and translation
• Ignoring document validity or receiving-authority rules
• Sending an original without a secure copy

Checking recent changes

This page was editorially reviewed on 17 July 2026. Before a filing, transaction or dispute, verify the effective date, transitional rule, current form and official fee.

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