Hague Apostille from Somalia

How the Hague Apostille from Somalia works

The Hague Apostille (Shaambada Hawlgalka Caalamiga Ah ee Soomaaliya) 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 Somalia, so it is recognized in every other Hague member state without further embassy legalization. Notary7 files your document with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibedda iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ah) and returns the fully apostilled original — ready to be relied on abroad.

We handle every document type commonly issued in Somalia — including notarized documents, civil records, court and academic documents, and corporate records — in English, Somali or any language, with certified translation available when your destination country requires it. In Somalia, the Apostille is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, validating documents for international use under the Hague Convention. The process typically involves presenting the original document and sometimes a certified copy for verification. While an Apostille verifies the document's origin, it does not validate its content, and further legalization by the destination country's embassy might be required if that country is not a Hague Convention member. For use within Somalia, an Apostille is not applicable, as it is strictly for cross-border purposes.

Cities we serve in Somalia

Because our apostille service is fully remote, you can request a Hague Apostille from anywhere in Somalia — from the capital Mogadishu and major cities such as Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Bosaso, Garowe, Kismayo, Baidoa, Galkayo, Borama down to smaller towns and villages. All you need is a scan of your document and a shipping address.

Documents commonly apostilled from Somalia

Notary7 handles the document types most frequently apostilled from Somalia, including Wakiil, Shahaadada Dhalashada, Shahaadada Guurka, Shahaadada Dhimashada, Shahaadada Jaamacadda, Go'aanka Shirkadda. 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 Affairs and International Cooperation and delivers the apostilled original ready for use abroad, in Somali or any other language.

Competent authority for apostilles in Somalia

In Somalia, the Hague Apostille is issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibedda iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ah). 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.