Legalization route at a glance
- Certification route
- Apostille (Hague Convention 1961)
- Translation into
- Russian
- Minsk Convention 1993
- Applies between Armenia and Russia — many documents are exempt from legalization
What Russia requires
Armenia and Russia are both parties to the 1993 Minsk Convention, under which many official documents are accepted without an apostille. Russian offices still require a Russian translation, usually notarised. We confirm with the receiving office whether an apostille is needed.
How it works
Check eligibility
Send a scan. We confirm the document can be apostilled in Armenia and whether a translation is needed before or after the apostille.
Hand over the original
Drop it off in Yerevan, send it by courier or HayPost, or let us retrieve a new copy for you.
Submission to the Ministry
We submit the document to the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia and collect it once the apostille is issued — typically the next working day.
Translation and delivery
If required, we translate the document and the apostille, certify the translation and deliver everything in Armenia or abroad.
Documents we handle
- Civil status certificates: birth, marriage, divorce, death, name change
- Diplomas and academic transcripts
- Certificates of no criminal record
- Court decisions and certificates
- Notarial documents: powers of attorney, certified copies, notarised translations
- Company documents issued by the State Register
Languages
Destination countries
Frequently asked questions
Does Russia accept apostilles from Armenia?
Yes. Russia is a party to the 1961 Apostille Convention, so an apostille issued by the Armenian Ministry of Justice replaces any further legalization. For many documents, the Minsk Convention also removes the need for an apostille altogether; the receiving office decides.
Into which language should documents for Russia be translated?
Usually into Russian. The office receiving your documents may require that the translation is done or certified in Russia; we confirm this before starting.
How long does it take to prepare documents for Russia?
An apostille is usually issued within one working day, and translation takes one to two days. Consular legalization depends on the consulate's own processing time; we give you a realistic estimate with the quote.