When separating property in Poland and wishing to purchase property in Spain, the document confirming the separation of property should have an apostille in order to be valid in Spain.
The Apostille is an official certificate that entitles documents issued in one country to be recognized as valid in other countries that are parties to the Apostille Convention. In the case of documents of an official nature, such as a property separation agreement, which can be issued by a court, notary or other public authority, it is recommended to obtain an apostille in the country that issued the document (in this case, Poland). Apostille- Spain will confirm the authenticity and validity of the document in Spain.
So if spouses have property separation in Poland and present a property separation agreement in Spain in the context of a property purchase, it will be necessary to attach an apostille to this document.
Apostille in Poland can be obtained through the competent authority that deals with the issuance of such certificates. In Poland, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Legalization and Apostille Department) is responsible for issuing the apostille.
To obtain an apostille, follow these steps:
- Verify the document: Make sure the document you want to validate with an apostille is original and was issued by a relevant state authority, such as a court, registry office, notary public, etc.
- Translate the document: If the document is not in Polish, provide the original or an officially certified translation into Polish.
- Obtain an Apostille: You will submit the document in person or through an attorney to one of the Legalization and Apostille Offices in Poland. Such offices are located in various cities, including Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan, Wroclaw and Gdansk.
- Pay the fee: A fee is charged for obtaining an apostille. Information on fees can be found on the Foreign Ministry’s website or on-site at the Legalization and Apostille Office.
- Pick up the document with an apostille: After completing the required paperwork, the document will be stamped with an apostille and can be picked up in person or through an attorney.
It is important to make sure that the apostille is issued in the right way and is properly attached to the document. Once the apostille is obtained, the document will be valid in countries that are parties to the Apostille Convention, including Spain, without the need for additional authentication.
Remember that the procedure for obtaining an apostille may vary slightly depending on the country in which the document will be used. Therefore, it is always advisable to consult a Lawyer , to make sure that all the formalities are fulfilled in accordance with the applicable regulations.
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