If you plan to use your Georgian documents abroad or submit foreign documents inside Georgia—you will encounter two key procedures: apostille and legalisation. Both confirm the authenticity of documents, but they apply in different situations and follow different rules.
Caucasus Translations provides full-cycle support in Georgia, including certified translation, notarisation, apostille, and consular legalisation. This guide explains the difference and how we ensure your documents are processed correctly and without delays.
What Is an Apostille in Georgia?
An apostille is a simplified form of authentication used by countries that participate in the Hague Apostille Convention. Georgia is a member.
When do you need an apostille?
You need an apostille when:
- The document originates in a Hague Convention country
- You want to use it in Georgia or any other Hague member state
Common documents requiring apostille
- Birth, marriage, divorce certificates
- Diplomas, transcripts, academic documents
- Powers of attorney
- Criminal record certificates
- Company registration and corporate documents
Apostille is a one-step, faster, and cheaper process compared to full legalisation.
What Is Legalisation in Georgia?
If a document comes from a non-Hague Convention country, you must complete legalisation, which includes several government-level confirmations.
You need legalisation when:
- The document is issued in a non-Hague country
- A foreign authority requires a fully legalised Georgian document
- You submit documents for immigration, residency, marriage, studies, or business
Documents commonly requiring legalisation
- Civil status documents
- Academic records
- Corporate and commercial papers
- Powers of attorney
Legalisation takes longer than apostille because it involves multiple approvals, including embassy verification.
Apostille vs Legalisation: Key Differences
| Feature | Apostille | Legalisation |
|---|---|---|
| Applies to | Hague Convention countries | Non-Hague countries |
| Process | One-step | Multi-step |
| Speed | Faster | Longer |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Embassy involvement | No | Yes |
Knowing the difference helps you prepare correctly and avoid delays.
Full-Cycle Apostille & Legalisation Support in Georgia
Caucasus Translations assists individuals, expats, companies, and international organisations with everything related to document processing in Georgia.
Our services
- Certified translations (Georgian, English, Russian, Latvian & more)
- Notarised translations
- Apostille service in Georgia
- Consular legalisation
- Document preparation & verification
- Corporate legal documentation
- Urgent and same-day processing
We handle the entire workflow so you don’t spend time in government offices or dealing with unclear procedures.
Why Clients Choose Caucasus Translations
- Fast document processing
- Accurate certified translations
- Trusted by embassies, notaries, and law firms
- Complete service from translation to apostille/legalisation
- Transparent pricing
- Professional support for expats, families, and businesses
Our goal is to make your document journey simple, efficient, and stress-free.
For immigration, business, studies, marriage, residency, or corporate use — we provide end-to-end support.