Attesting Bermudan Documents (FAQs)

Yes - Bermuda is a member of the Apostille Convention.

Bermudan documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country.

When Bermudan documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as United Arab Emirates - Taiwan - Malaysia - Thailand - Zambia - Qatar they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country.

For further information see:
Bermuda Apostille Services

Official documents that can be legalized in Bermuda include:

• Bermuda birth, death and marriage certificates
• Police Record Checks
• Incorporation Documents for Bermuda-registered companies (including Certificates of Incorporation and Good Standing Certificates).

To confirm whether your document is eligible for legalization in Bermuda, contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge.

To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Bermuda, please contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our Bermudan apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Bermudan documents, see:
Bermuda Apostille Services

Bermuda birth and marriage certificates must be notarized before being submitted to the Parliamentary Registry in Hamilton. Replacement certificates can be ordered from the Bermuda Registry General.

Criminal Record Checks issued by the Bermuda Police Service can be authenticated with an Apostille from the Parliamentary Registry following certification by a Bermuda notary, Police certificates can be obtained from the Bermuda Police Service.

To obtain a Bermuda Criminal Record Check, an application must be submitted in person or by email to the Bermuda Police Service. Certificates can then be notarized and legalized for presentation abroad by the Parliamentary Registry in Hamilton.

Certificate of Incorporation and Good Standing Certificate can be obtained directly from the Bermuda Registrar of Companies,, then submitted to the Parliamentary Registrar for an Apostille. The following documents require prior notarization: Certificates of Incumbency, Memorandum of Association, Bye-laws, Resolution on Appointment of the First Directors, and Registers of Directors. For assistance obtaining and authenticating certified documents for Bermuda corporations, please contact us.

Most Bermuda Apostilles can be obtained in 1-2 business days.

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