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Change-of-name certificate for Romania: no legalisation needed

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No legalisation neededTreaty on legal assistance

Change-of-name certificate for Romania

The document is accepted as it is. Neither an apostille nor legalisation is required.

Translation
Only a sworn translator in the destination country
Legal basis
The 1958 treaty between the USSR and Romania on legal assistance in civil, family and criminal matters
  1. 1

    Check the change-of-name certificate before you apply

    The stamp is only affixed to an original of the established form and in good condition. A laminated document, a Soviet-era form or one with corrections will not be apostilled: you need a duplicate first.

  2. No legalisation needed

    The 1958 treaty between the USSR and Romania on legal assistance in civil, family and criminal matters is in force between Russia and Romania: public documents are accepted without an apostille or consular legalisation. There is no fee to pay and no stamp to wait for.

  3. 2

    Have the document translated into Romanian and notarised

    1–3 working days

    The translation is bound to the document and the translator's signature is certified by a Russian notary. Such a translation is accepted in Romania.

State and consular feesUSD 0paid to the authorities and not refundable
Agency servicesfrom USD 22the steps ticked above, delivery not included; one document costs more than each of several
Time under the regulations1–3 working daysunder the authorities’ regulations, excluding delivery and queues; through the agency usually 1–3 working days

Have it done for you

A CDEK courier collects the document anywhere in Russia and returns it with the apostille or legalisation. You pay step by step once a manager has confirmed the scope and the price.

Checked on 12 September 2026. Country details have not been verified: confirm the translation and consulate requirements with the receiving institution. Requirements are set by the receiving institution and may change.

change-of-name certificate for other countries

The route depends on the destination: some countries need an apostille, some need consular legalisation, and some need nothing at all.