Schmidt & Schmidt offers the consular legalization of public documents from the Faroe Islands.
The Faroe Islands are an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark, a member of Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. However, the authorities of Denmark have issued a special declaration concerning the Faroe Islands so that the agreement does not apply there. Therefore, the consular legalization of public documents from the Faroe Islands by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark is required.
The consular legalization authenticates the origin of the signature and the seal of a foreign public document. Responsible for the procedure is the respective embassy of the country in which the document shall be used.
The process of legalizing documents from Faroese authorities involves a few important steps. Initially, depending on the type of document, the relevant Faroese Government department, such as the Ministry of Health and The Interior or the Ministry of Culture, legalizes the signatures. Once this is done, the High Commissioner's Office takes over to authenticate the signatures for international recognition.
After the High Commissioner's Office, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs steps in to further legalize the signature, ensuring its genuineness. Sometimes, an embassy of the country where the document will be used is also involved. The embassy adds a note to the certificate, providing an extra layer of assurance about the signature's authenticity. This collaborative process ensures that the document is accepted and recognized globally.
The following documents can be legalized:
- Extracts from the commercial register
- Certificates of civil status (certificates of birth, death, marriage and divorce)
- Education documents (school reports, certificates, diplomas)
- Court decisions
- Notarially certified copies of documents
- Notarially certified translations
- Further notarial documents (authorizations, last will, declarations)
Consular legalization of foreign documents for use on the Faroe Islands
Foreign documents must be legalized before they can be used on the Faroe Islands. The representations and embassies of Denmark all over the world are in charge of this process.
Consular legalization of documents from the Faroe Islands for use abroad
The exact legalization process of documents from the Faroe Islands depends on the country you wish to use them in. Please, feel free to contact us with your request and we will do our best to assist you!
On average, it takes 14 days to process the documents.
