Consular & embassy legalization

Document legalization: ministry, embassy, consulate

Legalization of documents and translations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies and consulates.

Legalization certifies the authenticity of the signature, the capacity of the signatory and the seal on a public document. For countries that do not use the apostille between them, such as Gabon, it is the mandatory procedure for a document to be recognised abroad.

The legalization chain usually has several steps: certification by the issuing authority, a stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then legalization by the embassy or consulate of the destination country. Every embassy has its own requirements, forms and timelines. We know these procedures and file the documents for you, in Libreville and abroad.

Documents and tasks we handle

  • Legalization at the Gabonese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Legalization with embassies and consulates in Libreville
  • Legalization by Gabonese embassies and consulates abroad
  • Legalization of certified translations
  • Civil status records, diplomas, criminal records, judgments
  • Business documents: articles, RCCM extracts, invoices, certificates of origin
  • Filing, tracking and collection, shipping of originals

Our prices depend on the document, the language, the destination country and the deadline, so every request gets a free, no-obligation personalised quote.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between legalization and an apostille?

An apostille is a single formality valid between Hague Convention member countries. Legalization is a chain of validations (ministry, then embassy or consulate) used when one of the countries is not a member, which is the case for Gabon.

Do I need to go to the embassy myself?

No, in the vast majority of cases we file and collect the documents for you. Some personal steps (for example signing before an authority) may require your presence; we tell you in advance.

Are embassy fees included?

Consular fees vary by country and document type. They are listed separately in your quote for full transparency.

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