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Obtaining an Apostille for Legal Documents for Use in Hungary (Budapest)

  • June 6, 2025
  • Posted by: АРОУ
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Planning to travel to Hungary, study, work, or purchase property in Budapest? In any of these cases, you may need official Ukrainian documents to be legally recognized abroad. A crucial step in this process is obtaining an apostille.

What Is an Apostille and Why Is It Needed?

An apostille is a special stamp that certifies the authenticity of a Ukrainian document for use in another country. Hungary is a member of the 1961 Hague Convention, which means an apostille is the only required form of document legalization for Hungary.

Without an apostille, documents such as powers of attorney, court rulings, certificates (birth, marriage, divorce), diplomas, or notarized acts will not be accepted in Hungary.

Common Documents That Require Apostille for Hungary

  • Legal documents: powers of attorney, contracts, court rulings

  • Educational documents: diplomas, transcripts, certificates

  • Civil status documents: birth and marriage certificates, name changes

  • Notarized documents: declarations, certified copies

Apostille Process

1. Document Preparation
Ensure documents are in original or notarized form.

2. Submission
Apostilles in Ukraine are issued by:

  • Ministry of Justice (legal documents)

  • Ministry of Education (diplomas)

  • Civil Registry Office (birth, marriage certificates)

3. Processing Time
It takes 1 to 5 business days. For urgent cases, AROU can expedite the process through its experienced legal team and direct contact with government agencies.

Special Considerations for Hungary

  • Translation. Apostilled documents must be translated into Hungarian with notarization.

  • Double Translation. Some institutions require English and Hungarian versions. AROU provides assistance with this as well.

Why Choose AROU?

  • Expertise. Years of experience with EU document processing

  • All-in-one service. Document collection, apostille, translation, notarization

  • Speed and reliability. Fast processing with full accuracy

  • Legal guidance. Power of attorney drafting, real estate transactions, and more

How to Order the Service
Submit a request on our website or call us directly. We’ll guide you through everything and ensure all documents are ready for use in Hungary.



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