The company Schmidt and Schmidt provides services for the requisition of civil status documents, as well as obtaining duplicates, lost or damaged documents in Kyrgyzstan with their subsequent legalization and translation.
It often happens that civil status documents are lost or damaged, or it is necessary to obtain current copies of documents. In this case, it is necessary to request duplicates of documents. Often, those who have left Kyrgyzstan face difficulties in this procedure. Our service allows you to request documents in Kyrgyzstan remotely, and we can carry out courier delivery of the document to anywhere in the world.
Validity of civil status documents in Kyrgyzstan
Civil status documents issued in Kyrgyzstan usually have an unlimited validity period. An exception to this rule are certificates of no criminal record, they are valid for no more than 3 months, after which they must be replaced with new ones containing up-to-date data. In addition, the receiving party may make requirements for the terms, so this must be clarified at the place where the documents are requested.
When to obtain duplicate documents in Kyrgyzstan
A duplicate birth certificate, marriage certificate, name change certificate, divorce certificate, criminal record certificate or death certificate may be required to register a marriage abroad, a newborn child, citizenship, inheritance, data verification for pension applications, opening bank accounts, employment and other bureaucratic issues.
What documents can be requested in Kyrgyzstan:
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Certificate of change of surname
- Divorce certificate
- Death certificate
- Certificates of good conduct
- Educational documents
- Other civil status documents
Birth certificate
A birth certificate is an official document provided by the Registrar or acting Registrar of the relevant Civil or Consular Register. It verifies details of an individual's birth, including the date, sex, and, if applicable, the time of birth and family relationships.
The certificate is the primary document establishing a person’s identity and is essential for obtaining other identification documents like a national ID or passport.
Births must be registered within the first 30 days to avoid penalties. In Kyrgyzstan, children receive a unique identification number (UIN) at birth, which is used throughout their life to track civil and legal events like education, marriage, and employment.
Required documents
- Application form
- Proof of birth from a hospital or medical institution
- Passports or national IDs of both parents
- Marriage certificate of parents (if applicable)
Marriage Certificate
The marriage certificate is the legal record of marriage, used to verify marital status. It is usually required for procedures such as changing the last name, applying for spousal benefits, immigration applications and for inheritance matters. Marriage registration is performed at local ZAGS offices. It establishes the legal marital status of the individuals.
Its purpose is to legally document a union between two individuals.
Required documents
- Applications from both individuals
- National IDs or passports
- Birth certificates of both applicants
- Divorce or death certificates from any prior marriages
Divorce certificate
A divorce certificate serves the purpose to verify the legal dissolution of a marriage. It is required for procedures such as remarrying, updating marital status on legal records, immigration applications, and legal matters involving custody, support, or property division.
Divorce can be registered through ZAGS for mutual consent divorces or through the courts for contested cases or those involving children. Contested cases involving children must go through the courts, which can take several months.
Required Documents:
- Divorce decree from the court (for contested divorces)
- Application for registration of divorce
- Marriage certificate
- National IDs of both parties
Death certificate
A death certificate serves the purpose to provide official confirmation of a person’s death. It is often needed for legal and financial matters such as settling estates, claiming life insurance, finalizing wills, notifying government agencies and closing bank accounts.
A death certificate is issued upon registration of a death, typically within 3-5 days.
Once a death is registered in Kyrgyzstan, the deceased's information is automatically removed from the population register, which immediately updates other systems like social security and tax records. Deaths must be reported immediately to ZAGS or local authorities. In cases of unnatural deaths, the Prosecutor General’s Office may require additional investigations.
Required Documents
- Medical certificate of death or a post-mortem report
- National ID or passport of the deceased
- Application for death registration by a family member or legal representative
Criminal record certificate
A criminal record certificate, also known as a police certificate, is a document used to verify an individual's criminal record or confirm the absence of one. It is required for employment in sensitive fields, visa or immigration applications, volunteering and adoption proceedings.
PCCs can be requested in person or online through the State Registration Service.
Required Documents
- Application form
- National ID or passport
- Address registration document
In Kyrgyzstan, applying for a PCC online can significantly reduce processing time, sometimes delivering the document in as little as five days if no additional verification is needed.
For International Use
If you need a criminal record certificate for use abroad, it must be obtained from the General Prosecutor's Office or its regional branches. This version is issued on official letterhead and often requires an apostille for international validation.
Educational Documents
Foreign educational documents only carry the same legal value as Kyrgyzstan documents if they are exempt from legalization or have undergone the necessary legalization process. Documents from countries with bilateral agreements with Kyrgyzstan are fully exempt from legalization. Documents from countries that are part of the Hague Convention of 1961 undergo a simplified procedure called apostille. If neither countries are part of the convention or have bilateral agreements they undergo consular legalization
Apostille of duplicate documents in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan joined the Hague Convention on the Simplified Legalization of Documents in 2010.
Thus, documents issued in Kyrgyzstan are subject to legalization under a simplified procedure - apostille, after notarized translation into any language, such documents acquire full legal force in the territory of the wished destination.
You can order an apostille for copies and duplicates of documents from Kyrgyzstan from us.
Notarized translation of documents from Kyrgyzstan
Copies and duplicates of civil status documents can be translated into any language by a sworn translator in Kyrgyzstan or the translation can be done in the destination country. We provide notarized translation services for civil status documents with their subsequent certification. The cost of the work is calculated based on the volume of a specific document.
When is an apostille needed
An apostille is a special stamp that confirms the authenticity of an official document. It can be used to certify documentation issued by government agencies, local government bodies, and structures that the state has granted special powers.
In our video we tell you what an apostille is, why it is needed, how and where it can be done, and also about the history of document apostilling.
In our video we tell you what an apostille is, why it is needed, how and where it can be done, and also about the history of document apostilling.
If you need to affix an apostille to a document issued in a foreign country, please contact Schmidt & Schmidt.
We provide apostille services in more than 100 countries worldwide.
