Frequently Asked Questions:
Kenya Document Legalization Services
General Questions
- Can Kenyan documents be legalized by Apostille?
- What types of documents can be legalized in Kenya for use abroad?
- How can I legalize Kenyan documents for use in the United Arab Emirates?
- What is document legalization in Kenya?
- What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Kenya?
- Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Kenyan Attestation and Apostille Services?
- What do Kenya Apostilles and legalizations look like?
Birth, death and marriage certificates
- How can I obtain a copy of a Kenyan birth, marriage or death certificate?
- How can I legalize a Kenyan birth, death or marriage certificate to use abroad?
Criminal record certificates
Answers
Can Kenyan documents be legalized by Apostille?
No - Kenya is not a member of the Apostille Convention and does not issue Apostille Stamps. Kenyan documents required for us abroad must be legalized at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, then attested in Nairobi by the embassy of the country where the document will be submitted.
For further information about legalizing document issued in Kenya, see:
Kenya Attestation Services
What types of documents can be legalized in Kenya for use abroad?
Official documents that can be legalized in Kenya include:
- Kenyan birth, death, marriage certificates
- Islamic marriage and divorce certificates
- Police Clearance Certificates issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Court documents
- Trade documents
- University and academic diplomas
- Documents certified by a Kenyan notary
To confirm whether your document is eligible for legalization in Kenya, Contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about legalizing documents in Kenya and for assistance obtaining official copies of Kenyan documents, see:
Certify documents issued in Kenya for use abroad
How can I legalize Kenyan documents for use in the United Arab Emirates?
Kenyan documents required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates need to be legalized at the Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs and then attested at the UAE embassy in Nairobi.
What is document legalization in Kenya?
Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Kenyan document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Kenyan birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized.
Legalzing a document in Kenya certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Kenya and confirms the capacity of that official.
Kenyan document legalization is a two-step process:
- First the document will need to be legalized by Kenyan authorities.
- Then the document will need to be legalized by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Kenya or non-resident embassy accredited to Kenya).
Note that Kenya is not issue Apostille Stamps, so Kenyan documents cannot be legalized by Apostille.
See: 
Document legalization - Wikipedia
What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Kenya?
Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Kenya including document attestation and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services.
Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Kenyan Attestation and Apostille Services?
You can see reviews from past clients who have used our attestation and apostille services:
What do Kenya Apostilles and legalizations look like?
Kenya Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of Kenyan documents certified with Apostille stamps:
How can I obtain a copy of a Kenyan birth, marriage or death certificate?
Certified copies of Kenyan birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Registrar of Births and Deaths or Registrar of Marriages.
Isarey can obtain certified copies of Kenyan birth, death and marriage certificates for overseas clients. Please Contact us for assistance.
How can I legalize a Kenyan birth, death or marriage certificate to use abroad?
Kenyan birth death and marriage certificates can be legalized at the Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs and at the embassy of the recipient country in Nairobi. Certificates must be issued by the Registrar of Births/Deaths or Marriages. Islamic Marriage Certificates must be certified and stamped by the Chief Kadhi’s Chambers in Mombasa or Deputy Chief Kadhi in Nairobi.
How can I obtain my Kenyan Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad?
Kenyan Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) are available from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Foreign citizens currently outside Kenya requiring a Kenyan Police Clearance Certificate will need to provide a set of fingerprints and a certified copy of their passport showing at least six months residence. Applications can then be submitted by post or through a representative in Kenya.
Kenyan and foreign nationals currently resident in Kenya can apply online.
Isarey can obtain Police Clearance Certificates in Kenya for overseas clients who need it attested for use abroad.
How can I legalize a Kenyan criminal record certificate to use abroad?
Kenyan Police Clearance Certificates issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations can be legalized at the Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs and attested at the embassy of the recipient country in Nairobi.
Where can I get my fingerprints taken for a Kenyan Criminal Record certificate?
To have your fingerprints taken outside Kenya, contact the local police force. For more information on having your fingerprints taken in different countries, see:
Getting your fingerprints taken
How can I get a quote to certify my documents?
To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:
If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.
Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files and provide us with the passwords separately:
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Confidentiality (Client Content)