Frequently Asked Questions about Norwegian Apostille services
- Can Norwegian documents be legalized by Apostille?
- What types of documents can be legalized in Norway for use abroad?
- How can I obtain an apostille for a Norwegian birth, death or marriage certificate?
- How do I obtain an apostille for company registration documents issued in Norway?
- How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Norway?
- How can I obtain an apostille for my Norwegian University Degree and Transcripts?
- Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Norwegian Attestation and Apostille Services?
- How can I obtain a copy of a Norwegian birth, marriage or death certificate?
- How can I legalize a Norwegian degree certificate for submission to Qatar?
- How can I legalize a Norwegian degree certificate for submission to the United Arab Emirates?
- How can I legalize a Norwegian degree certificate for submission to Saudi Arabia?
- How can I obtain an Apostille on a Norwegian Certificate of Good Conduct?
- Do Norwegian Criminal Record Certificates have an expiry?
- How can I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for a company in Norway?
- How can I obtain a Certificate of Incorporation for a company in Norway?
Can Norwegian documents be legalized by Apostille?
Yes - Norway is a member of the Apostille Convention.
Norwegian 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 Norwegian 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:
Norway Apostille Services
What types of documents can be legalized in Norway for use abroad?
Apostilles in Norway, issued by the County Governors, can be obtained for official Norwegian documents including:
- Norwegian birth, death and marriage certificates
- Printouts of the National Population Registry
- Change of name Certificates
- Police Certificates of Good Conduct
- Norwegian university diplomas and transcripts
- Other documents certified in Norway by a notary
To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Norway, please contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our Norwegian apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Norwegian documents, see:
Norway Apostille Services
How can I obtain an apostille for a Norwegian birth, death or marriage certificate?
Norwegian birth, death and marriage certificates, as well as printouts from the National Population Register, can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp obtained from the County Governor.
How do I obtain an apostille for company registration documents issued in Norway?
Notarized copies of Certificates of Incorporation (in English or Norwegian) and Certificates of Registration for Norwegian companies can be ordered online from Brønnøysundregistrene and then authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the County Governor.
How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Norway?
Most Norwegian documents can be notarized and authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the County Governor in 2 - 3 working days (subject to the availability of notary appointments)
How can I obtain an apostille for my Norwegian University Degree and Transcripts?
Norwegian university diplomas and other academic documents can be certified by a notary public and then authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the County Governor.
Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Norwegian Attestation and Apostille Services?
You can see reviews from past clients who have used our attestation and apostille services:
How can I obtain a copy of a Norwegian birth, marriage or death certificate?
Norwegian birth certificates can be ordered online from Norwegian Tax Administration with an Electronic ID and will be sent to your registered address in the National Population Register.
Norwegian marriage certificates (marriages after 1 October 2004) can be ordered online from the Norwegian Tax Administration with a Electronic ID and will be sent to your registered address in the National Population Register. If the marriage took place before 1 October 2004, you must directly contact the one who officiated the wedding to get a copy of the marriage certificate.
A confirmation of death can be obtained from the District Court (in Norwegian)
A death certificate, with more details than a confirmation, can be obtained from the doctor who wrote the certificate or Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Death certificates from before 1996 are available from the National Archives of Norway (in Norwegian)
A Printout from the National Population Register can be ordered online with an Electronic ID from the Norwegian Tax Administration. Printouts from the National Population Register (available in English or Norwegian) are sent digitally or on paper with a stamp and signature (select a paper copy if an Apostille stamp is required). The printouts on paper will be sent to your registered address.
How can I legalize a Norwegian degree certificate for submission to Qatar?
Norwegian university degrees required for submission to the authorities of Qatar or in support of Qatar visa applications are certified by a notary and legalized by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for attestation by the embassy of Qatar in Stockholm.
How can I legalize a Norwegian degree certificate for submission to the United Arab Emirates?
Norwegian university degrees required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates or in support of UAE visa applications are certified by a notary and legalized by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Following legalization in Norway, diplomas are legalized by the Norwegian embassy in Abu Dhabi for final attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
How can I legalize a Norwegian degree certificate for submission to Saudi Arabia?
Norwegian university diplomas and course transcripts required for submission to the authorities of Saudi Arabia may be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp issued by the County Governor (attestation by the embassy or Cultural Bureau is no longer required).
How can I obtain an Apostille on a Norwegian Certificate of Good Conduct?
Norwegian Police Certificates of Conduct may be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the County Governor. Certificates must be no morw than 3 months old.
Do Norwegian Criminal Record Certificates have an expiry?
Norwegian police certificates of conduct are valid for three months.
How can I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for a company in Norway?
Certificates of Good Standing and proof of non-bankruptcy can be obtained in Norwegian and English from the Brønnøysund Register Centre. Certificates of Conduct for Norwegian businesses and organisations can be obtained from the Norwegian Police.
How can I obtain a Certificate of Incorporation for a company in Norway?
Notarized Certificates of Incorporation can be obtained in Norwegian and English from the Brønnøysund Register Centre.
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