APOSTILLE FOR GREECE
Apostille Services for Greece
Claiming Greek citizenship, marrying in Greece, getting a tax number, buying property or settling an inheritance? Greece accepts apostilles, and most Greek offices need a Greek translation. We handle the U.S. side from Boston, home to a large Greek-American community.
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GREECE AT A GLANCE
Hague Convention member
An apostille is all you need.
- Greek citizenship
- Property and inheritance
- Powers of attorney
- Greek translation arranged
How documents for Greece work
Documents we prepare for Greece
- Birth, marriage and death records for Greek citizenship and registration
- Powers of attorney for a Greek tax number (AFM), property and banking
- Death certificates and probate documents for inheritance
- Divorce decrees
- Single status affidavits for marriage in Greece
- Diplomas and transcripts
- FBI background checks for residence permits
What Greece usually requires
| Document | Where the apostille comes from | What else to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Birth, marriage or death certificate | Secretary of the Commonwealth or issuing state | Certified copy; Greek translation |
| Power of attorney | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Ask your Greek lawyer for the wording |
| Divorce decree | Secretary of the Commonwealth, from a certified court copy | Greek translation |
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State | Recent check; Greek translation |
Requirements change and can differ by consulate, city and purpose. Always confirm the exact requirements with the office receiving your documents. We're happy to review what they sent you.
How we handle it
- 1
Tell us what the recipient asked for
Send us the list or the email from the consulate, school, employer or attorney. We review it and confirm exactly what each document needs.
- 2
We prepare each document
Certified copies, notarization by appointment, or retrieval of records you don't have yet.
- 3
Apostilles from the right offices
Massachusetts documents go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, other states' documents to that state, and federal documents, like FBI checks, to the U.S. Department of State.
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Greek translation and shipping
We arrange certified translation when it's needed, then ship everything back with tracking, to you or directly abroad.
Good to know
Powers of attorney are common
Many families sign a power of attorney here so a Greek lawyer can get a tax number, handle property or settle an inheritance. See Powers of Attorney.
Greek citizenship
Descendants of Greek citizens often need records across generations. See Citizenship by Descent.
Translation rules
Greece can be specific about who translates. Ask before ordering.
Need records first?
Serving Greek-American families in Greater Boston
Mistakes we help you avoid
- Translations Greece won't accept. Ask your lawyer who must translate.
- Generic power of attorney wording. Greek lawyers usually provide specific text.
- Names spelled differently. Greek names are often transliterated differently on U.S. records.
- Missing records from earlier generations. Citizenship files often need records going back decades.
Need it translated too? We prepare certified translations in the same order. See Greek translation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Greece accept apostilles?
Yes. Greece has been a member of the Apostille Convention since 1985.
Who translates documents for Greece?
It depends on the office. Some accept translations by a Greek lawyer or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs translation service. Ask your lawyer.
Can you notarize a power of attorney in Greek?
Yes, as long as you understand what you're signing. The notarial certificate will be in English.
Do you ship to Greece?
Yes, with tracking.
Can you notarize for elderly parents at home?
Yes, at home, in hospitals and in care facilities.
Sending documents to Greece?
Tell us the documents, the purpose and your deadline, and we'll map out every step.