Explore country-specific rules for recognising foreign documents for official use.
This map shows when certified or sworn translations, apostilles, or legalisation are required for official use.
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Requirement: Notarised
| Apostille required | Yes, for foreign public documents issued in Hague Convention countries. In Lithuania, Apostilles are issued by notaries. HCCH – Lithuania competent authority |
|---|---|
| Translation type required | Certified translation, often requiring notarisation for official use |
| Who can translate | Professional translator (translator’s signature is typically certified by a notary when required) |
| Official translator registry | No central government “sworn translator” registry (official requirements commonly rely on notarisation) |
| Official notary registry / search |
Lithuanian Chamber of
Notaries
Official list link (via HCCH) |
| Accepted languages | Lithuanian (for submission to Lithuanian authorities) |
| Legalisation authority | Notaries (Apostille issuing authority in Lithuania) |
| Official source |
Lithuanian Chamber of Notaries – Apostille / notarial functions
Lithuanian MFA – Legalisation of foreign public documents |
Important: If an apostille is required on a foreign document, it must be obtained in the country of origin before the document is translated for submission in Lithuania.
Find a notary in LithuaniaLithuania does not operate a single national “sworn translator” register comparable to some European court-sworn systems. In practice, translations for official use are commonly prepared by professional translators and, when required by the receiving authority, the translator’s signature is certified by a notary.
For many official submissions, an accepted translation will include a certificate of accuracy signed by the translator. Where formal validation is required, the translation is typically notarised (signature certification) and attached/referenced to the source document.
Foreign public documents intended for use in Lithuania may require authentication depending on the issuing country (apostille for Hague Convention countries, or legalisation otherwise). See the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidance: Legalisation of foreign public documents .
