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Apostille

Latvia: an apostille is required

For Latvia you need an apostille, which is affixed in Russia. No consulate is involved.

Checked on 14 October 2026
Regime
Apostille
Convention in force since
30 January 1996
The apostille is affixed
On the original document
Second apostille on the translation
Not required
Translation
A sworn translator in Latvia is required: a Russian notarised translation will not be accepted.

Drop off documents in person

Drop-off points for notarised translation, apostille, legalisation and document retrieval orders:

Enquiries about the points in Москва +7 (925) 517-27-55 WhatsApp 5172755@bk.ru All addresses and hours
Document route

Which document are you taking to Latvia?

Choose the document and the region of issue: the chain of steps appears at once.

Free, with no sign-up and no email. Every figure carries a link to its source and the date it was checked.

The treaty on legal assistance with Latvia ceased to apply on 12.08.2024 (official notice of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs): an apostille is now required.

Documents for Latvia

A route for each document: steps, fees and timescales.

Birth certificateMarriage certificateDivorce certificateDeath certificateChange-of-name certificateSingle status certificateCriminal record certificateDiplomaSchool certificateAcademic transcriptPower of attorneyChild travel consentNotarised copyPassport copyContractEmployment record bookMedical documentsArticles of associationRegister extractCompany power of attorneyResolution or minutesTax clearance certificateFinancial statementsBank certificateTrademark certificatePatentCourt judgmentArchival statementAll documents
Checked on 14 October 2026 Sources: www.hcch.net, likumi.lv, publication.pravo.gov.ru

We can prepare your documents for Latvia

Translation, apostille and courier delivery anywhere in Russia. You pay step by step once the scope is confirmed.

No notarised power of attorney needed: for most documents a passport scan is enough

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