Attesting Icelandic Documents (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions about Icelandic Apostille services

Can Icelandic documents be legalized by Apostille?

Yes - Iceland is a member of the Apostille Convention.

Icelandic 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 Icelandic documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as AE United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates - TW TaiwanTaiwan - MY MalaysiaMalaysia - TH ThailandThailand - ZM ZambiaZambia - QA QatarQatar they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country.

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What types of documents can be legalized in Iceland for use abroad?

Iceland Apostille Stamps from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be obtained for official documents including:

  • Icelandic birth, death and marriage certificates (paper certificates only)
  • Marital Status and History Certificates
  • Criminal Record Certificates (paper certificates only)
  • Documents issued by Iceland Revenue and Customs and the Icelandic Medicines Agency
  • University diplomas and transcripts
  • Other documents notarised by a District Commissioner (notarius publicus)

To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Iceland, please contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our Icelandic apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Icelandic documents, see:
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How can I obtain an apostille for an Icelandic birth, death or marriage certificate?

Iceland birth, death and marriage certificates be can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A paper certificate is required from Order certified copies of Iceland birth, death and marriage certificates Registers IcelandExternal link (opens in new tab)

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How can I obtain my Icelandic Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad?

Iceland Criminal Record Certificates can be obtained in person from any office of the District CommissionerExternal link (opens in new tab)

To obtain an Apostille Stamp, a paper certificate is required (printed digital certificates are not valid for legalization).

If you need assistance obtaining your criminal record certificate from Iceland, please contact us

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How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Iceland?

Iceland Apostilles are normally obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2-3 working days

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I need an apostille for my Icelandic birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate?

Yes - an original paper certificate is required from Order certified copies of Iceland birth, death and marriage certificates Registers IcelandExternal link (opens in new tab)

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I need an apostille for my Icelandic criminal record certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate?

Yes - an original paper certificate is required from the District CommissionerExternal link (opens in new tab)

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How can I obtain an apostille for my Icelandic University Degree and Transcripts?

Apostilles in Iceland can be obtained for Icelandic university diplomas, transcripts and supplements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Diplomas and certificates must be previously notarised by a District Commissioner (notarius publicus).

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Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Icelandic Attestation and Apostille Services?

You can see reviews from past clients who have used our attestation and apostille services:

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How can I obtain a copy of an Icelandic birth, marriage or death certificate?

Iceland birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from Order certified copies of Iceland birth, death and marriage certificates Registers IcelandExternal link (opens in new tab)

Certificates can be ordered online with an IceKey (Íslykill) or digital certificate. Paper certificates (required for an Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) will be mailed to your legal registered address or made available for collection from the office of Registers Iceland in Reykjavík.

A marriage certificate is not issued when a marriage has been terminated due to e.g. divorce or death of a spouse. In such cases, a A list of registered changes to an individual‘s marital status with dates, e.g. unmarried, separated, divorced , widow/er, names of spouses, birth dates/ID numbers and current marital status. Certificate of Marital HistoryExternal link (opens in new tab) has to be ordered.

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How can I legalize an Icelandic degree certificate for submission to Qatar?

University degrees and transcripts required for submission to the authorities of Qatar must be notarised by a District Commissioner (notarius publicus), then legalized by the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and finally attested by the Qatari embassy in London. The embassy will require transcripts and a cover letter from the university, which must be legalized separately.

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How can I legalize an Icelandic degree certificate for submission to the United Arab Emirates?

University degrees and transcripts required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates must be notarised by a District Commissioner (notarius publicus), then legalized by the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and finally attested by the UAE embassy in London.

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How can I legalize an Icelandic degree certificate for submission to Vietnam?

University degrees and transcripts required for submission to the authorities of Vietnam must be notarised by a District Commissioner (notarius publicus), then legalized by the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and finally attested by the Vietnamese embassy in Copenhagen (Denmark).

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How can I legalize an Icelandic degree certificate for submission to Taiwan?

University degrees and transcripts required for submission to the authorities of Taiwan must be notarised by a District Commissioner (notarius publicus), then legalized by the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and finally attested by the Taipei Representative Office in Denmark.

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How can I legalize an Icelandic degree certificate for submission to Saudi Arabia?

University degrees and transcripts required for submission to the authorities of Saudi Arabia must be notarised by a District Commissioner (notarius publicus), then legalized with an Apostille Stamp from the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since Saudi Arabia joined the Apostille Convention, attestation by the Saudi Embassy and Cultural Bureau is no longer required.

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How can I obtain an Apostille on an Icelandic criminal record certificate?

Apostilles can be obtained for Iceland Criminal Record Certificates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. An original paper certificate is required, issued by an office of a District CommissionerExternal link (opens in new tab)

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How can I legalize an Icelandic document for use in the United Arab Emirates?

Icelandic documents required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates must be legalized in Iceland by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the UAE embassy in London.

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How can I legalize an Icelandic document for use in Vietnam?

Icelandic documents required for submission to the authorities of Vietnam must be legalized in Iceland by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the Vietnamese embassy in Copenhagen.

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How can I legalize an Icelandic document for use in Qatar?

Icelandic documents required for submission to the authorities of Qatar must be legalized in Iceland by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the Qatari embassy in London.

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How can I legalize an Icelandic document for use in Taiwan?

Icelandic documents required for submission to the authorities of Taiwan must be legalized in Iceland by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the Taipei Representative Office in Denmark.

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How can I get a quote to certify my documents?

To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:

If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.

Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDFExternal link (opens in new tab), Microsoft Office 365: Save a password protected document to prevent unauthorized people from opening it. Office DocumentsExternal link (opens in new tab), WinRAR Encryption Frequently asked question (FAQ) RAR foldersExternal link (opens in new tab)) and provide us with the passwords separately.

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