Hague Apostille from Kenya

How the Hague Apostille from Kenya works

The Hague Apostille is a certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention that authenticates the signature, seal and capacity of the public official who signed a document in Kenya, so it is recognized in every other Hague member state without further embassy legalization. Notary7 files your document with Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs (Wizara ya Masuala ya Kigeni na Diaspora) and returns the fully apostilled original — ready to be relied on abroad.

We handle every document type commonly issued in Kenya — including notarized documents, civil records, court and academic documents, and corporate records — in English, English or any language, with certified translation available when your destination country requires it. In Kenya, the Apostille is issued by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. This certification confirms the authenticity of signatures and seals on public documents. It is crucial for documents such as birth certificates, academic records, and corporate documents intended for use in foreign countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention. Kenyan documents issued with an Apostille are legally recognized in other member states without further legalization.

Cities we serve in Kenya

Because our apostille service is fully remote, you can request a Hague Apostille from anywhere in Kenya — from the capital Nairobi and major cities such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, Malindi, Kitale down to smaller towns and villages. All you need is a scan of your document and a shipping address.

Documents commonly apostilled from Kenya

Notary7 handles the document types most frequently apostilled from Kenya. Whether you need civil records, corporate documents, academic certificates, police clearance, court rulings or notarized affidavits, our team walks you through the pre-certifications required by Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and delivers the apostilled original ready for use abroad, in English or any other language.

Competent authority for apostilles in Kenya

In Kenya, the Hague Apostille is issued by Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs (Wizara ya Masuala ya Kigeni na Diaspora). Notary7 files your document directly with the competent authority and returns the apostilled original — accepted by ministries, courts, banks, registries and embassies across every Hague Convention member state. When your destination country is not a Hague member, we switch the file to full embassy legalization automatically and keep everything in one order.