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School certificate for Germany, issued in Nizhny Novgorod Region: apostille step by step

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School certificate for Germany, 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 school 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 source5–45 working days 5 working days as standard; up to 45 working days if an enquiry to the school or the education archive is needed to confirm authenticity

    The apostille on the school certificate is affixed by Управление по контролю и надзору в сфере образования министерства образования, науки и молодёжной политики Нижегородской области (апостиль). The state fee is paid in advance and the receipt is attached to the application.

    Управление по контролю и надзору в сфере образования министерства образования, науки и молодёжной политики Нижегородской области (апостиль)
    Нижний Новгород, Ильинская улица, д. 18the application can be submitted in writing or online, including through the state services portalBook an appointment
    • The apostille is affixed only to originals of educational documents

    As with a diploma, you may apply to the authorised body of any region, wherever the school is.

    Next day: USD 287 1 working day
  3. 3

    Have the translation done by a sworn translator in Germany

    A Russian notarised translation will not be accepted in Germany: 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 regulations5–45 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 12 September 2026. Requirements are set by the receiving institution and may change.

school 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.

school 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.