When people move from one country to another, they often face the problem that their documents are not readily accepted. In most cases, however, a simple translation is not enough. There are precise regulations on what is required in order to use domestic documents abroad: Either an apostille or a legalization—certificates of recognition are required. For example, if you want to have your child’s German birth certificate recognized in Ukraine, you need an apostille. “With the apostille, the German public document is recognized directly abroad,” explains Sebastian Wiest, spokesman for the Tübingen Regional Court for Civil Matters, when asked by… Read More
How a document becomes valid abroad
