Greece Apostille Service
Apostille Request Form
Greek-American families use apostilled U.S. documents to register births and marriages with a Greek municipality (dimotologio), which is often the first step toward Greek citizenship by descent and a Greek passport. Property owners and heirs need powers of attorney and death certificates for Greek notaries and courts, and people buying property or opening bank accounts need documents for a Greek tax number (AFM).
Greece has been a Hague Convention member since 1985. U.S. documents are apostilled by the state that issued them, or by the U.S. Department of State for federal records. Greek consulates in the U.S. don’t apostille U.S. documents.
Does Greece Accept Apostilles?
Yes. Greek municipalities, notaries and courts accept apostilled U.S. documents, usually together with an official Greek translation.
Documents Most Often Apostilled for Greece
- Birth and marriage certificates for municipal registration and citizenship by descent.
- Divorce decrees, which may need recognition by a Greek court.
- Powers of attorney (plirexousio) for property, inheritance and AFM applications.
- Death certificates for inheritance.
- Degrees for recognition and employment.
Greek Translation
Greek authorities usually require an official Greek translation, made by the Translation Service of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs or certified by a Greek lawyer. Arrange this after the apostille, following your Greek lawyer’s advice.
How Our Greece 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.
Greece Apostille FAQ
How do I register a U.S. birth with a Greek municipality?
Apostille the U.S. birth certificate, have it officially translated into Greek, and submit it through a Greek consulate or directly to the municipality.
Can you apostille a power of attorney for Greek property?
Yes. Sign before a U.S. notary and we apostille it in that state.
Who translates documents for Greece?
Usually the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs Translation Service or a Greek lawyer.
Can the Greek consulate apostille my document?
No. Only the issuing U.S. state or the U.S. Department of State can.
How much does a Greece apostille cost?
$195 per document for most states.
Start Your Greece Apostille
Call (971) 514-3743 or use the request form above. Tell us which documents you need for Greece 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.