On the Icelandic Government Website, an updated recommendation for document apostille certification was posted in 2025.
Who apostilles documents in Iceland?
The competent authority for apostilling documents is the Ministry for Foreign Affairs ; however, they must be submitted for certification at the district court of the capital region. „Apostille... is an official confirmation of the legitimacy of a document that can be used abroad,“ according to the instructions.
According to its authors, during the apostille process, the authenticity of the signature and seal on the document is verified. When legalizing, a cover sheet with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' stamp is attached to the document.
The authorities of Iceland emphasize that the presence of an apostille is not a confirmation of the content of the document itself.
What is the apostille procedure in Iceland?
In Iceland, an original document with the seal of a government authority or a document notarized by the district court can be apostilled.
The fee for apostilling each document is 2700 Icelandic krónur (20 USD).
The process of apostille certification takes two business days.
Before submission, the applicant must fill out a special application on the government services website and provide their personal details, contact information, document title, the country of its use, and the delivery method (in person or by mail).
The authorities of Iceland recommend that document owners check with the receiving organization whether an official translation is required. If a translation is needed and the recipients accept a translation made in Iceland, one can contact a certified translator and then have the results of their work certified by a justice of the peace.
What is an apostille?
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