Manchester Speak assists individuals, businesses and legal professionals preparing UK documents for official use in the Russian Federation.

Whether you are dealing with personal matters, legal proceedings, educational institutions, property transactions or commercial activities, we can help ensure your documents are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the receiving authority.

Many UK public documents intended for use in Russia require a Hague Apostille issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), followed by an official translation into Russian. Depending on the document and the authority requesting it, notarisation may also be required before the Apostille can be obtained.

Our team can guide you through each stage of the process, helping you understand whether your document requires translation, notarisation, Apostille or a combination of these services.

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Documents for Russia: Russian passport and document illustration in front of Saint Basil's Cathedral, Moscow

Documents Commonly Prepared for Russia

We assist with:

Civil & Personal Documents

Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Death certificates
Divorce documents
ACRO Police Certificates

Educational & Employment Documents

Educational certificates and university degrees
Academic transcripts
Employment documents

Commercial, Legal & Property Documents

Company and commercial documents
Powers of attorney
Notarial documents
Court documents
Probate and inheritance documents
Property documentation

Typical Legalisation Process

For many documents intended for use in Russia, the process may involve:

  1. Notarisation

    Where required, depending on the document and the receiving authority.

  2. Hague Apostille

    Issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

  3. Certified or notarised translation

    Translation of the document, and where required the Apostille certificate, into Russian.

  4. Submission

    Submission to the relevant Russian authority.

As every document and every authority may have different requirements, we recommend checking the intended use of your documents before beginning the legalisation process.

Need Documents Translated for Russia?

Send us your document and tell us what it is needed for, and we'll advise on the right service.

Documents for Russia