Poland Apostille Service
Apostille Request Form
Polish-American families send more documents to Poland for citizenship than for any other reason. Descendants of Polish citizens apply to confirm Polish citizenship (potwierdzenie posiadania obywatelstwa polskiego), and once confirmed, they register U.S. birth and marriage certificates in the Polish civil registry through transcription (transkrypcja) before applying for a Polish passport. Each step uses apostilled U.S. records.
Others need documents to marry in Poland, to inherit or sell property, or to work there. Poland has been a Hague Convention member since 2005, so U.S. documents are apostilled by the issuing state or the U.S. Department of State.
Does Poland Accept Apostilles?
Yes. Polish voivodeship offices, civil registry offices (USC) and courts accept apostilled U.S. documents. Polish consulates in the U.S. don’t apostille U.S. documents.
Documents Most Often Apostilled for Poland
- Birth and marriage certificates for citizenship confirmation and transcription.
- Naturalization-related records showing when an ancestor became a U.S. citizen, often key to Polish citizenship cases.
- Divorce decrees and single status documents for marriage in Poland.
- Powers of attorney (pełnomocnictwo) for lawyers, property and inheritance.
- Death certificates for inheritance proceedings.
Polish Sworn Translation
Polish offices require a translation by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły) registered with the Polish Ministry of Justice, so the translation is normally done in Poland or by a Polish sworn translator abroad, after the apostille.
How Our Poland Apostille Service Works
- Tell us the documents and the country. Call (971) 514-3743 or use the form above. We confirm which version of each document you need.
- We route each document to the right authority. State documents (birth, marriage and divorce records, notarized papers) go to the Secretary of State of the state that issued or notarized them. Federal documents, such as FBI background checks and naturalization-related records, go to the U.S. Department of State.
- We return the apostilled documents to you, or ship them directly abroad with tracking.
Cost and Timing
- Oregon documents: $195 for the first and $20 for each additional, including the state fee; next business day or within 10 business days.
- Most other states: $195 per document, about 10 business days (New York is $350 for the first and $65 for each additional).
- FBI background check: $195 regular (5+ weeks) or $390 expedited (about 10 business days).
- Certified translation: $65 per document, usually 1 to 2 business days.
Poland Apostille FAQ
Which documents do I need for Polish citizenship confirmation?
Typically birth and marriage records connecting you to your Polish ancestor, and records showing the ancestor’s naturalization date. Your Polish lawyer will confirm the list; we apostille the U.S. records.
Do I need a Polish sworn translator?
Yes, Polish offices require a sworn translator registered in Poland.
Can you apostille a power of attorney for a Polish lawyer?
Yes. Sign before a U.S. notary and we apostille it in that state.
Can the Polish consulate apostille my U.S. document?
No. Only the issuing U.S. state or the U.S. Department of State can.
How much does a Poland apostille cost?
$195 per document for most states.
Start Your Poland Apostille
Call (971) 514-3743 or use the request form above. Tell us which documents you need for Poland and which U.S. state issued them, and we will confirm the steps and the price before you send anything. See also our Hague Convention countries list and pricing.