Check if apostille required for/from Czech republic
Use the form below to check the standard document legalization requirements between the Czech Republic and your selected country. The form provides a detailed response about whether your documents need an apostille and how to properly legalize documents between Czech republic an certain state/country.
If your country is not listed, contact us for a free consultation.
Apostille certification for Czech documents: general information
What is an apostille and why is it needed?
In short, an apostille is an additional certification that ensures documents are recognized it for use in other countries outside of the one where they were issued. An apostille can be placed on any official papers, most commonly those issued by government authorities or issued by notary. An apostille may or may not be required – each case varies for the Czech Republic and every other country.
Therefore, in many cases, you may need this certification to validate Czech documents outside, as well as for foreign to be recognized within the Czech Republic.
How to check if you need an apostille for Czech documents
The requirement for an apostille between the Czech Republic and another state varies on a case-by-case basis. For some it is mandatory for document recognition with the country, for others, it is unnecessary, and in certain cases, no this procedure exists at all.
On our website we have a dedicated form to check whether an apostille is required between the Czech Republic and your specific state. Select the country, and the form will provide a detailed explanation of whether this certification is needed in your particular situation – including the current regulations in 2026 and actual cases we have encountered (including special circumstances if any). This is the most reliable way to find out this information.
APOSTILLE VERIFICATION FORM (if apostille is required from and for Czech republic)
Below we provide a list of countries where are typically required and not required, however, please note this list does not include all of them which exists in the world. For the most accurate information, we recommend using the form above.
Main countries where an apostille is (formally) NOT REQUIRED: Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Hungary, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, France, Croatia, Montenegro, Switzerland.
Although these states should not require this type of certification for Czech documents, our experience and our clients’ reviews show that many still demand one in practice. We recommend obtaining an apostille anyway, just in case.
Main countries where an apostille is REQUIRED: Australia, Azerbaijan, England (United Kingdom), Armenia, Belgium, Germany, Georgia, Netherlands, Denmark, Israel, Italy, India, Kazakhstan, Canada, China, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Norway, United States of America (USA), Tajikistan, Turkey, Finland, Sweden.
Czech documents will only be recognized with an apostille in these states. Similarly, Czech authorities require same certification for papers from these countries.
Some countries do not use apostilles but instead require the so-called "consular legalization" (also called "superlegalization" or "consular certification").
Superlegalization is usually required by the following countries: United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai), Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and many African states. For detailed information on superlegalization, visit THIS PAGE of our website on our website. We also assist with obtaining this type of certification.
Czech documents that may require an apostille
Most commonly, our clients request apostilles for the following documents issued in Czech republic:
- Any documents notarized by Czech public notaries (powers of attorney, extracts, notarized copies including personal ones, and more)
- Marriage certificates ("oddací list")
- Birth certificates ("rodný list")
- Death certificates ("umrtní list")
- Documents from the Civil Registry Offices
- Criminal record certificates (confirming no convictions in the Czech republic)
- Extracts on Czech legal entities for international use
- Land registry extracts and property purchase/sale contracts
- Translations by court-appointed translators (also called “sworn translators”)
- Company accounting statements and tax authority papers
- Diplomas from Czech educational institutions and universities, and certain papers from the educational institutions
- Commercial contracts and agreements
- Court-issued documents, including court decisions and verdicts
Where to apostille documents from (issued by) the Czech Republic
First and foremost,only documents issued directly by Czech state authorities can be apostilled in Czech republic. Documents issued by other countries must be apostilled in the country where document was issued. In the Czech Republic - only documents issued by Czech government agencies can be apostilled.
An apostille for documents from the Czech Republic can only be placed within the territory of the Czech Republic itself, by state authorities located directly in the country. No diplomatic missions abroad handle this matter.
Three main state authorities responsible for issuing apostilles. Each of them is authorized to certify ONLY SPECIFIC types of documents and specializes exclusively in them. The correct choice depends on the document type.
- Notarial Chamber of the Czech Republic: For all documents issued and certified by any Czech notary. This includes powers of attorney, extracts, and certificates that have been notarized.
- Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic: For any official documents from country courts, including company extracts certified by a court, divorce decrees, and other court decisions.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic: For most other documents, such as civil registry documents, police clearance certificates, and university or secondary school diplomas.
Please see below for addresses, business hours, types of documents they certify, and other details for each authority.
Notarial Chamber of the Czech Republic
"Notářská komora České republiky" apostilles any documents issued by notaries in the country – essentially, anything bearing a notary’s signature. Examples of the documents they handle include: a power of attorney with a notarized signature, a criminal record certificate obtained from a notary, an extract for a Czech company – in general, any document that was issued to you by a notary.
The notarial document must be certified for use abroad ("do zahraniči"). You must mention this to the notary, as they use different stamps for documents intended for use within the Czech Republic and outside the country.
Address in Prague: Apolinářská 12, Prague 2
Business hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (lunch break: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Saturday, Sunday: closed
The Notarial Chamber of the Czech Republic has other branch offices in major cities across the country, including: Brno, České Budějovice, Hradec Králové, Ostrava, Plzeň, and Ústí nad Labem. Please look up for their specific addresses as needed.
It is important to note that you can submit any document certified by a Czech notary for an apostille at any of the Notarial Chamber's branch offices. For example, a document notarized in Brno can be apostilled at the Notarial Chamber’s Prague office.
Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic
"Ministerstvo spravedlnosti České republiky in Czech" apostilles any documents issued by Czech courts, including extracts from the Trade Register certified by city courts ("Městský soud"), as well as any court decisions.
Thee have a single office in Prague: Na Děkance 3, Prague 2
Business hours: Mondays and Wednesdays only: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (lunch break: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic handles all other documents that do not fall into the two categories above, including:
- Civil registry documents (matrika), birth, marriage and death certificates
- Police clearance certificates issued directly by the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic (not through a notary, but directly by the Ministry’s offices)
- Diplomas for completed secondary school education and university degrees of the Czech Republic
- Medical documents
- Commercial documents (invoices, certificates, etc.).
- Documents issued by the country’s tax authorities
They have a single office in Prague: Hradčanské náměstí 5, Prague 1
Business hours:
- Monday and Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (lunch break: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM)
- Tuesday and Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: closed
IMPORTANT! In almost all cases, you need an additional “intermediary” certification – a stamp from the administration or ministry that oversees the state authority that issued the original document. For example, an apostille for a university diploma first requires a stamp from the Czech Ministry of Education. An apostille for a certificate from a civil registry office first requires certification from the regional administration corresponding to the registry office’s location. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will not provide the final apostille without this “intermediary” stamp. It is impossible to list every possible scenario here; please inquire further as the requirements depend on the specific document and its place of issuance. The only exception is a criminal record certificate issued by the offices of the Czech Ministry of Justice; these can receive an apostille directly from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
General tips for all state authorities
Below you will find key information that may be useful and important to know before your visit the authority to obtain an apostille:
- All state authorities charge a fee for the apostille service. You can pay this fee by card AT EVERY LOCATION. Please ensure you have a valid payment card before your visit: it’s the easiest method for you and for staff handling your situation.
- Apostilles are often done immediately, but this is limited to a maximum of 5 documents per visit. If you have more than 5 documents that require an apostille, you will have to leave the documents and pick them up later.
- While you can deal with all these state authorities without the personal visit (by mail), it is a slow and complicated process. We strongly advise having someone apply for the certification in person.
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