APOSTILLE FOR SERBIA
Apostille Services for Serbia
Selling property in Belgrade, settling an inheritance, registering a birth or marriage, or giving a relative in Serbia authority to act for you? Serbia accepts apostilles, so there is no need to travel to the consulate in New York. We notarize at your home in Greater Boston, obtain the apostille and ship your documents to Serbia.
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SERBIA AT A GLANCE
Hague Convention member
A single apostille replaces consular legalization.
- Powers of attorney
- Property and inheritance
- Civil registry entries
- Shipped directly to Serbia
How documents for Serbia work
Documents we prepare for Serbia
- Powers of attorney for selling or buying property, managing an apartment, banking and pensions
- Powers of attorney and statements for inheritance proceedings (ostavinski postupak)
- Birth, marriage and death certificates for entry in the Serbian civil registry
- Divorce decrees for recognition by a Serbian court
- Single status statements for marriage in Serbia
- Diplomas and transcripts for recognition in Serbia
- FBI background checks for residence and employment
- Corporate documents for companies doing business in Serbia
What Serbia usually requires
| Document | Where the apostille comes from | What else to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Power of attorney | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Ask your lawyer in Serbia for the exact wording; Serbian translation |
| Birth, marriage or death certificate | Secretary of the Commonwealth or the issuing state | Certified copy; Serbian translation |
| Divorce decree | Secretary of the Commonwealth, from a certified court copy | Recognition by a Serbian court; Serbian translation |
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State | Recent check; Serbian translation |
| Diploma or transcript | Secretary of the Commonwealth or the issuing state | Usually notarized or certified through the school first |
Requirements can differ by office, court and purpose. Always confirm the exact requirements with the office or lawyer receiving your documents. We are glad to review any instructions you have received.
How we handle it
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Send us the document or instructions
Share the power of attorney or the list you received from your lawyer, notary or registry office in Serbia. We review it and confirm what each document needs.
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We notarize at your home
We come to you anywhere in Greater Boston, by appointment, evenings and weekends included. Every signer needs a current photo ID.
- 3
Apostille from the right office
Massachusetts documents go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, other states' documents to the issuing state and federal documents to the U.S. Department of State.
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Shipped to Serbia
We scan the finished documents for your records and send the originals by FedEx International Priority, directly to Serbia or back to you.
Sending documents to Serbia?
Tell us what you need, and we will take care of every step.
A recent Serbia request, start to finish
Good to know
The consulate isn't your only option
The Consulate General of Serbia in New York covers Massachusetts and can certify signatures by appointment. For most documents, a notarized and apostilled document is the simpler route.
Translation happens in Serbia
Serbian offices generally want a translation by a Serbian court interpreter. Let your lawyer or family arrange it once the apostilled original arrives.
Names and spellings
Serbian names are often written in Cyrillic or with diacritics (č, ć, š, ž, đ) in Serbia but without them on U.S. records. Tell us how each name appears so the documents line up.
Need records first?
We can obtain certified Massachusetts birth, marriage and death records. See Vital Records Retrieval.
Common mistakes we help you avoid
- A power of attorney that is too general. Serbian notaries and land registry offices usually expect specific wording, so ask your lawyer in Serbia for the text.
- Translating before the apostille. The apostille goes on the original U.S. document first; the translation follows.
- An expired or mismatched ID. The name on your ID should match the name on the document.
- Sending a photocopy. Serbian offices need the original apostilled document, so we ship originals with tracking.
Frequently asked questions
Does Serbia accept apostilles?
Yes. Serbia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so a U.S. document with an apostille is accepted in Serbia without consular legalization.
Who issues the apostille for a Serbia power of attorney signed in Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. You sign before a notary, and we take the notarized document to the Secretary of the Commonwealth for the apostille.
Do I have to go to the Serbian consulate in New York?
Not for most documents. The Consulate General of Serbia in New York, which covers Massachusetts, can certify signatures, but that means an appointment in New York. A notarized and apostilled document can be signed at your home in Greater Boston.
Does my document need a Serbian translation?
Usually, yes. Serbian offices generally require a certified translation into Serbian by a court interpreter (sudski tumač). Most families send the apostilled original to their lawyer or relative in Serbia, who arranges the translation there. Ask the receiving office what it accepts.
Can you notarize a power of attorney written in Serbian?
Send it to us first. We review the document, confirm that you understand what you are signing and make sure the notarial certificate and the apostille are completed correctly.
How do you send the documents to Serbia?
By FedEx International Priority with tracking, directly to your lawyer, relative or the receiving office in Serbia, or back to you.
How long does it take?
A Massachusetts apostille usually takes one to two business days after notarization. Documents from other states or federal agencies take longer, and we confirm the timeline before we begin.
Sending documents to Serbia?
Tell us what you need, and we will confirm every detail before we begin.