Frequently Asked Questions:
Mauritius Apostille and Legalization Services
General Questions
- Can Mauritian documents be legalized by Apostille?
- What types of documents can be legalized in Mauritius for use abroad?
- How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Mauritius?
- What is a Mauritian Apostille Stamp and why would I need one?
- What is document legalization in Mauritius?
- What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Mauritius?
- Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Mauritian Attestation and Apostille Services?
- What do Mauritius Apostilles and legalizations look like?
Birth, death and marriage certificates
- How can I obtain a copy of a Mauritian birth, marriage or death certificate?
- How can I obtain an apostille for a Mauritian birth, death or marriage certificate?
- I need an apostille for my Mauritian birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate?
Corporate documents
Criminal record certificates
- I need an apostille for my Mauritian criminal record certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate?
- How can I obtain my Mauritian Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad?
- How can I obtain an Apostille on a Mauritian criminal record certificate?
Academic documents
Notarized documents
Answers
Can Mauritian documents be legalized by Apostille?
Yes - Mauritius is a member of the Apostille Convention.
Mauritian documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country.
When Mauritian documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as 
United Arab Emirates - Taiwan - Malaysia - Thailand - Qatar they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country.
For further information about Apostille certification in Mauritius, see:
Mauritius Apostille Services
What types of documents can be legalized in Mauritius for use abroad?
Documents that can be authenticated in Mauritius with an Apostille Stamp from the office of the Prime Minister include:
- Mauritius Marriage Certificates
- Birth and Death Certificates
- Certificates of Celibacy (no impediment to marriage)
- Police Certificates of Character
- University diplomas and transcripts
- Divorce judgments certified by Supreme Court
- Certificate of incorporation and incumbency (COI)
- Certificates of current standing
- Other documents certified in Mauritius by a notary
To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Mauritius, please Contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our Mauritian apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Mauritian documents, see:
Mauritius Apostille Services
How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Mauritius?
Mauritius Apostilles are normally obtained in 2 - 4 working days
What is a Mauritian Apostille Stamp and why would I need one?
A Mauritian Apostille is a certificate that is affixed to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Mauritius and confirms the capacity of that official.
Mauritian Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Mauritian document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Mauritius (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention
For more information on Apostilles, see:
The ABCs of Apostilles (PDF)
What is document legalization in Mauritius?
Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Mauritian document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Mauritian birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized.
Legalizing a document in Mauritius certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Mauritius and confirms the capacity of that official.
- Because Mauritius is a member of the Apostille Convention, Mauritian documents can be legalized by means of an Apostille Stamp when being submitted to countries that are also members of the Hague Apostille Convention
- If a Mauritian document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Mauritian authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Mauritius or non-resident embassy accredited to Mauritius).
See: Document legalization - Wikipedia
What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Mauritius?
Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Mauritius including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services.
Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Mauritian Attestation and Apostille Services?
You can see reviews from past clients who have used our attestation and apostille services:
What do Mauritius Apostilles and legalizations look like?
Mauritius Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of Mauritian documents certified with Apostille stamps:
How can I obtain a copy of a Mauritian birth, marriage or death certificate?
Mauritius birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the local civil status office in Mauritius or from the Central Civil Status Office from outside Mauritius.
Isarey can obtain official copies of Mauritius Marriage Certificates and other Civil Status Certificates directly for overseas clients requiring an Apostille Stamp. Please Contact us for assistance.
How can I obtain an apostille for a Mauritian birth, death or marriage certificate?
Apostilles for Mauritius marriage certificates, birth and death certificates, can be obtained from the Prime Minister's Office in Port Louis. A recent original certificate is required from the Civil Status Office.
I need an apostille for my Mauritian birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate?
Yes - the original birth, death or marriage certificate is required from the Civil Status Office. It must have been issued within the last 3 months.
For assistance obtaining an official copy of the certificate in Mauritius, please Contact us
How do I obtain an apostille for company registration documents issued in Mauritius?
Mauritius Certificates of Incorporation and Incumbency (COI) must be certified by the Registrar of Companies and then authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Prime Minister's Office.
I need an apostille for my Mauritian criminal record certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate?
A signed paper certificate or digital certificate with QR code is required, issued by the Mauritius Director of Public Prosecutions.
How can I obtain my Mauritian Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad?
Mauritius Certificates of Character (certifying an absence of a criminal record in Mauritius) can be obtained from
- the local Police Divisional Headquarters in Mauritius
- by registering on Maupass and clicking on the Certificate of Character icon
- through the Certificate of Character Portal
- through your nearest Mauritius Embassy
A Police Certificate of Character is available to Mauritius citizens and to non-citizens who have a residency or work permit in Mauritius. Certificates are issued in either English or French, on paper when the application is made at the Police Divisional Headquarters or as a digitally signed certificate when the application is made online.
How can I obtain an Apostille on a Mauritian criminal record certificate?
Mauritius Certificates of Character (Criminal Record Certificates) can be authenticated with an Apostille from the Prime Minister's Office in Port Louis. A paper or digital certificate is required from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
How can I obtain an apostille for my Mauritian University Degree and Transcripts?
Mauritius university diplomas and course transcripts can be authenticated with an Apostille from the Prime Minister's Office following certification of the original certificate by the Ministry of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training or as true copies certified by a Mauritius notary and the Supreme Court.
How can I obtain an apostille for a Mauritian Power of Attorney?
Powers of Attorney can be authenticated in Mauritius with an Apostille Stamp from the Prime Minister's Office. The power of attorney must be notarized and then certified by the supreme court.
How can I get a quote to certify my documents?
To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:
If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.
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