Most countries require the apostilled ZAGS divorce certificate plus a certified translation in the local language. Some also ask for the court decision if the divorce was finalized by a Russian court (rather than ZAGS alone). We can handle the ZAGS certificate and translation, and if you need the court decision too, we can refer you to a partner or advise you on the next step. Always check with your destination country's civil registration office before ordering.

We can arrange both in one go — the apostille is placed on your original ZAGS certificate, and then we have a professional translator provide a certified translation of both the certificate and the apostille text into your destination country's language. This combined service is usually faster and simpler than ordering them separately.

We can request a duplicate from the ZAGS office that originally issued your divorce certificate, using a power of attorney if you cannot request it yourself. The duplicate is then taken through the same apostille and translation process as an original, and carries the same legal weight once processed.

An apostille placed directly on your original ZAGS certificate is generally preferred by foreign registrars, and that is what we provide. If you prefer a notarized copy with apostille, we can discuss that too, but most countries accept the apostilled original.

Yes. The ZAGS certificate proves the marriage is formally ended in Russia's civil registry. Many countries require this certificate as well as the court decision for remarriage or visa purposes. We handle the ZAGS certificate, and for the court decision, we can refer you to a trusted partner who specializes in court documents from Russian courts.

Processing and the apostille itself usually take 7 to 14 business days. If you also need a duplicate ordered first (because the original is lost), add 10 to 20 business days before that clock starts. Once the apostille and translation are ready, we email you scans the same day, and the original documents travel by international courier, which typically adds 2 to 5 weeks to the EU or US.