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Criminal record certificate for Cyprus, issued in Nizhny Novgorod Region: apostille step by step

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Criminal record certificate for Cyprus, issued in Nizhny Novgorod Region

One apostille stamp obtained in Russia is enough. No consulate is involved.

What the apostille goes on
On the original
Second apostille on the translation
Not required
Translation
Only a sworn translator in the destination country
  1. 1

    Check the criminal record 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. 2

    Have the apostille affixed to the original

    State fee USD 30 source5–30 working days the certificate itself takes up to 30 calendar days; the apostille takes about a further 5 working days once the certificate is ready. Ask about the combined time when you apply, as Information Centres count it differently

    The apostille on the criminal record certificate is affixed by Информационный центр ГУ МВД России по Нижегородской области (апостиль на справку о несудимости). The state fee is paid in advance and the receipt is attached to the application.

    Информационный центр ГУ МВД России по Нижегородской области (апостиль на справку о несудимости)
    Нижний Новгород, улица Максима Горького, д. 71Mon–Thu 9:00–17:30, Fri 8:00–16:00, lunch break 13:00–13:45; every 3rd Saturday of the month 9:00–13:00appointment by phone+7 (831) 268-65-42Authority website

    The certificate and the apostille on it can be obtained through the Information Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in any region: there is no link to your registered address.

    Next day: USD 287 1 working day
  3. 3

    Have the translation done by a sworn translator in Cyprus

    A Russian notarised translation will not be accepted in Cyprus: you need a translator sworn in the destination country. The document is translated together with the apostille, so this step comes last.

    This step is carried out in the destination country. We neither sell it nor charge for it.

State and consular feesalready includedthe USD 30 apostille fee is already inside the service price; clear the tick box and you pay it yourself
Agency servicesUSD 115the steps ticked above, delivery not included; one document costs more than each of several
Time under the regulations5–30 working daysunder the authorities’ regulations, excluding delivery and queues; through the agency usually 5–7 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 24 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.

criminal record certificate issued in other regions

The apostille is affixed by the authority of the region that issued the document. Pick yours — the addresses and time frames change.

criminal record 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.