An Apostille is a certificate used to legalize documents, verifying their authenticity for use outside of Indonesia. The purpose of an Apostille is to ensure that documents can be used on an international scale.
Typically, Apostilles are required for documents such as educational certificates, health records, police clearance certificates (SKCK), birth certificates, and many others when they need to be used abroad. This certification is necessary for these documents to be recognized internationally.
Indonesia ratified the Apostille Convention of October 5, 1961, on October 5, 2021, through Presidential Regulation No. 2 of 2021 concerning the Ratification of the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents.
In brief, the Apostille service can be understood as the authentication of an official’s signature, stamp, and/or official seal on public documents by matching them with specimens through a single authority.
In this case, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) of the Republic of Indonesia serves as the competent authority.
This legalization involves the authentication of the official’s signature on the document, which is carried out by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia.
After authentication, an Apostille certificate will be issued by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, indicating that the document is valid and has been legalized.
In this blog, we will discuss how to obtain an Apostille for public documents so they can be recognized internationally in other countries such as Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
What is an Apostille Certificate
An Apostille Certificate is a specialized document used for the legalization and verification of official documents, allowing them to be recognized and used outside of Indonesia. The primary purpose of an Apostille is to ensure that documents can be utilized on an international scale.
Typically, Apostilles are required for various types of documents, including:
- Educational documents
- Health records
- Police clearance certificates (SKCK)
- Birth certificates
- Other official documents intended for use abroad
The Apostille certification is necessary for these documents to be accepted and recognized internationally.
In Indonesia, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) serves as the competent authority for issuing Apostille certificates. The validity of the apostille is the same as the validity of the public document being legalized.
Procedure to Obtain an Apostille Certificate
Here are the steps you need to follow to manage Apostille procedures:
- Register online through the website at.
- After registering, you can create a new application.
- When you click on the new application page, you must first fill out a form. This form will require information about you and the document you want to legalize.
- Once you have accurately completed the form, submit your application, which will then appear on the application list page.
- The Ministry of Law and Human Rights will verify your information, so you will need to wait until you receive a verification email.
- Once you receive the verification email, it will include a billing code for payment, detailing how and where to pay the Apostille fee.
How We Can Assist You
We can assist you with your Apostille process at the Bali Ministry of Law and Human Rights. Simply provide us with a photocopy of your passport and the document you wish to have apostilled.
Processing Time
Typically, obtaining and printing the Apostille document takes about 5 to 7 days.
Cost
For information about the fee of obtaining the Apostille certificate, please contact us via WhatsApp.
Location to Obtain Apostille Certificate
To print your Apostille certificate, you must visit the Ministry of Law and Human Rights representative office in Denpasar, Bali, located at Jalan Raya Puputan Niti Mandala Renon.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need an Apostille for my documents if I want to apply for a visa in Spain?
Yes, Spain and many other countries require documents to be apostilled to verify their authenticity.
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I'm currently not in Indonesia but need to apostille a document. How can I do this?
You can still apply for an Apostille even if you are abroad by authorizing someone else to handle the process through a power of attorney. Our agency provides assistance for obtaining Apostille certificates. Please contact us via WhatsApp for help.
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Can any document be apostilled?
Only official documents issued by government authorities and containing a document number can be apostilled. Not all documents are eligible for an Apostille.
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What types of documents are commonly apostilled in Indonesia?
In Indonesia, documents that are frequently apostilled include educational certificates, health records, police clearance certificates (SKCK), and birth certificates, particularly for international use.
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Can documents from foreign countries be apostilled in Indonesia?
No, documents issued outside of Indonesia cannot be apostilled by Indonesian authorities. They must be apostilled in their country of origin.
Contact us to obtain an Apostille Certificate in Bali, Indonesia.
