Document types
Articles of associationApostille basics
Also called: company statutes, bylaws, memorandum of association.
The document
What it is
The document that sets out how a company is governed: its purpose, shares and the powers of its directors.
Usually issued by: The company, often filed with and certified by the company register.
The rule
Can it get an apostille?
It depends on who issued it. When a public body issued it, it is a public document; otherwise a notary public usually certifies it first.
Article 1 of the Apostille Convention (Hague Conference on Private International Law) lists the public documents it covers: court documents, administrative documents, notarial acts and certificates that an authority places on private documents.
Step by step
How to get an apostille for a articles of association
- Get a copy certified by the company register, or have a notary public certify a copy.
- Apply for the apostille on that certification, in the country of the register or the notary.
- Check whether the receiving office also needs a translation.
The office, fee and steps differ by country. Open the guide for the country that issued the document, or check two countries to see whether an apostille works where you need it.
Note: Good to know
- Board resolutions and minutes are private documents and usually go through a notary.
Country guides
Offices that list this document
The apostille office in these countries names this kind of document on its own website. Each guide shows the office, fee and steps.
Questions
Questions about a articles of association
What is a articles of association?
The document that sets out how a company is governed: its purpose, shares and the powers of its directors.
Can a articles of association get an apostille?
It depends on who issued it. When a public body issued it, it is a public document; otherwise a notary public usually certifies it first.
How do I get an apostille for a articles of association?
Get a copy certified by the company register, or have a notary public certify a copy. Apply for the apostille on that certification, in the country of the register or the notary. Check whether the receiving office also needs a translation.
What does the apostille confirm?
An apostille only confirms the signature, the role of the person who signed and any seal or stamp on the document. It does not confirm what the document says. The office that receives the document decides what it accepts.
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