Attesting Anguilla Documents (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions about Anguilla Apostille services

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Can Anguilla documents be legalized by Apostille?

Yes - Anguilla, as a British Overseas Territory, is a member of the Apostille Convention.

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

When Anguilla documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as AE United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates - TW TaiwanTaiwan - MY MalaysiaMalaysia - TH ThailandThailand - QA QatarQatar they need additional authentication from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and by the embassy of the destination country.

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

Official documents that can be legalized in Anguilla with Apostille stamps or through embassy attestation include:

  • Birth and marriage certificates
  • Police Certificates issued by the Royal Anguilla Police force
  • Incorporation Certificates and Anguilla Certificates of Good Standing
  • Private documents (including power of attorney) certified by an Anguillan notary

For further information, see: Anguilla Apostille Services

To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Anguilla, please contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our Anguilla apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Anguilla documents, see:
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How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Anguilla?

Anguilla Apostilles are usually obtained from the Ministry of Finance in 1-2 business days

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

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

To legalize an Anguilla document for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates, the document must first be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Anguilla Ministry of Finance. Then a second Apostille Stamp is required from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. Finally, the document can be submitted to the UAE embassy in London for attestation.

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

To legalize an Anguilla document for submission to the authorities of Qatar, the document must first be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Anguilla Ministry of Finance. Then a second Apostille Stamp is required from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. Finally, the document can be submitted to the Qatari embassy in London for attestation.

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Can apostille stamps for Anguilla documents be obtained from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office?

No - Apostille stamps for Anguilla documents are issued by the Anguilla Ministry of Finance.

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Who issues apostilles in Anguilla?

Anguilla Apostille Stamps are issued by the Ministry of Finance.

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What is an Anguilla Apostille Stamp and why would I need one?

An Anguilla Apostille is a certificate that is affixed to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Anguilla and confirms the capacity of that official.

Anguilla Apostille stamps are often required when submitting an Anguilla document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Anguilla (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents Hague Apostille ConventionExternal link (opens in new tab)

For more information on Apostilles, see:
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What is document legalization in Anguilla?

Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Anguilla document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit an Anguilla birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized.

Legalzing a document in Anguilla certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Anguilla and confirms the capacity of that official.

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

Certified copies of Anguilla birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Register of Births, death and Marriages at the Court House Building in The Valley.

Isarey can obtain copies of Anguilla marriage certificates and other vital records in Anguilla on behalf of clients requiring an Apostille.

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How can I obtain an apostille for an Anguilla birth, death or marriage certificate?

Apostilles to authenticate Anguilla birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Ministry of Finance.

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

No - we can obtain an official copy of your certificate for authentication from the Anguilla Register of births, deaths and marriages, so there is no need to send the original certificate to Anguilla.

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

Anguilla police certificates can be authenticated with an Apostille from the Ministry of Finance. The original certificate is required, issued by the Royal Anguilla Police Force, Commissioner of Police.

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

Anguilla Police Certificates, certifying an absence of a criminal record in Anguilla, can be obtained from the Commissioner of Police. Certificates can be obtained by mail.

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How can I obtain an apostille for an Anguilla Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney that has been notarized in Anguilla can be authenticated for use legal abroad with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Finance.

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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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