Legalization at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs verifies that Swedish documents are authentic before they can be used abroad. We handle the entire process for you – quickly and professionally.
What is legalization at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs?
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is the Swedish authority that verifies the authenticity of Swedish public documents to be used in other countries. This is called legalization.
The Ministry stamp confirms that the document is issued by a competent Swedish authority and that the signature is authentic. This is often a requirement for the document to be accepted abroad.
For countries that are party to the Hague Convention, the Ministry instead issues an Apostille, which is an internationally recognized stamp.
Common documents that are legalized:
- ✓Personal certificates and extracts from the Tax Agency
- ✓Diplomas and education certificates
- ✓Register extracts from the Companies Registration Office
- ✓Court judgments and legal documents
- ✓Marriage and birth certificates
- ✓Powers of attorney and contracts
How it works
Order online
Fill in our simple order form and upload your documents.
Send documents
Send the original documents to us or book a pickup.
We handle the Ministry
We submit your documents to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Delivery
You receive your legalized documents back.
Frequently asked questions
How long does legalization at the Ministry take?
Processing time varies depending on document type and current workload at the Ministry. Contact us for more information.
Which documents can be legalized?
Most Swedish public documents can be legalized, e.g. personal certificates, diplomas, register extracts and legal documents.
What is the difference between legalization and apostille?
Apostille is used for countries party to the Hague Convention. For other countries, traditional legalization via the Ministry and then the embassy is required.
Do I need notarization first?
It depends on the document type. Private documents (e.g. powers of attorney) often need to be notarized by Notarius Publicus before the Ministry can legalize them.
Ready to get started?
We help you with the entire legalization process. Order online or contact us for advice.
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