Notaries, Translators and Apostille

Notaries (Javni beležnik)

A notary in Serbia certifies lease agreements, purchase-sale contracts, powers of attorney and incorporation documents. The cost of the service usually ranges from 3 000 to 10 000 RSD, depending on the complexity and volume of work. You can find the nearest notary through the service beleznik.org.

Sworn translators (Sudski tumač)

For official procedures - residence permit, opening a bank account, business registration - a translation performed by a sudski tumač is required. This is a licensed translator whose work is legally recognized. The price per page is from 2 000 to 5 000 RSD. Translators work with Russian, Ukrainian and English languages and are present in all major cities of the country.

Apostille

Apostille - an international stamp confirming the authenticity of a document. It is required for:

• birth certificate;
• criminal record certificate;
• educational diploma;
• marriage certificate.

Important: the apostille is placed in the country where the document was issued. If your diploma was obtained in Russia, the apostille must be obtained in Russia.

Where to obtain an apostille

• Russia: at the MFC or civil registry offices (for certificates), as well as at the Ministry of Justice (for records).
• Remotely: through a trusted person equipped with a notarized power of attorney.
• Serbia: for Serbian documents the apostille is placed in the court (sud).