In Luxembourg, the process of obtaining an apostille follows the procedures outlined by the Hague Apostille Convention, which Luxembourg is a member of. The apostille authenticates documents for international use in countries that are also parties to the Hague Convention.

Steps to Get an Apostille for Documents in Luxembourg:

1. Determine the Document Type: Documents that can be apostilled in Luxembourg include:
   • Birth certificates
   • Marriage certificates
   • Academic diplomas and transcripts
   • Notarized documents (e.g., powers of attorney, affidavits)
   • Court decisions and other official documents issued by state authorities
2. Obtain the Document: The document must be issued by an official Luxembourg authority. For example:
   • Birth, marriage, or death certificates issued by the Civil Registry.
   • Academic diplomas issued by universities or educational institutions in Luxembourg.
   • Notarized documents from licensed Luxembourg notaries.
   • Official documents issued by government bodies or courts.
3. Notarization (if required): If your document requires notarization (such as powers of attorney, contracts, etc.), it must first be notarized by a licensed Luxembourg notary public before it can be apostilled.
4. Submit the Document to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs: The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes) is responsible for issuing apostilles in Luxembourg. It is the central authority for apostille requests for documents issued by Luxembourgish authorities. You will need to submit your documents to the Legalisation Service within the Ministry for apostille processing.
5. Complete the Apostille Application Form: You will need to fill out an apostille request form. This form can be obtained at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs or online via their website.
6. Pay the Apostille Fee: There is a processing fee for obtaining an apostille in Luxembourg. The fee can typically be paid in cash if you are submitting in person or via other accepted payment methods if submitting by mail.
7. Processing Time:
   • In-person submissions: Apostille processing typically takes 1–3 business days if submitted in person.
   • By mail: If submitting by mail, processing may take 5–7 business days, depending on postal delivery times and the Ministry’s workload.
8. Collect the Apostilled Document: After the apostille is applied, you can collect your apostilled document from the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs or have it mailed back to you if submitted by post.

Key Points:

• Luxembourg is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents apostilled in Luxembourg are valid in other countries that are also members of the convention and vice versa.
• The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs is the only authority authorized to issue apostilles for Luxembourg-issued documents.
• If you have foreign documents, they must be apostilled in their country of origin before they can be used in Luxembourg.

Documents and Information You Will Need:

• The original document you want to have apostilled.
• A completed apostille application form.
• Proof of identity (passport or national ID card may be required).
• Payment for the apostille fee.

Where to Go for Apostille in Luxembourg:

• Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs:
  • Address: 1, rue du Général Patton, L-2913 Luxembourg
  • Phone: +352 247 88 3300
  • Website: Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – Apostille Information

For up-to-date information on fees, the apostille application form, and processing times, it’s best to check the Ministry’s website or contact them directly.