To obtain an apostille for documents in San Marino, the process follows the guidelines set by the Hague Convention of 1961, of which San Marino is a member. This means documents issued in San Marino can be apostilled for use in other Hague Convention countries.

Steps to Obtain an Apostille in San Marino:

1. Prepare Your Document:
   • The document you want to apostille must be an official or public document. Examples include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, academic diplomas, notarial acts, court judgments, and other government-issued records.
   • If the document is not in Italian (the official language of San Marino), it may need to be translated into Italian or English, depending on the requirements of the country where the document will be used.
2. Notarization (if required):
   • If your document is a private document (such as a contract or agreement), it may need to be notarized by a notary public in San Marino before it can be apostilled.
3. Submit the Document to the Relevant Authority:
   • In San Marino, the authority responsible for issuing apostilles is the Court of San Marino (Tribunale di San Marino).
   • The apostille process is typically handled by the Secretariat of the Court, which is responsible for authenticating documents and issuing the apostille certificate.
4. Required Documents for Apostille:
   • The original document you wish to apostille.
   • A valid identification (passport or national ID card).
   • If a representative (e.g., a lawyer or other third party) is submitting the request, you may need to provide a notarized power of attorney or written authorization from you.
5. Apostille Process:
   • Once your document is submitted, the Secretariat of the Court will verify the document’s authenticity and then apply the apostille to the document.
   • The apostille will be a stamp or certificate attached to the document that verifies the authenticity of the document for international use in other Hague Convention countries.
6. Fees:
   • The fee for obtaining an apostille in San Marino is typically affordable. The exact cost may vary, but it is generally in the range of €10 to €50 depending on the type of document and processing time.
7. Receiving the Apostilled Document:
   • After the apostille has been applied, you can either pick up the apostilled document in person, or it can be mailed to you if you requested the service by post.

Important Notes:

• Translation: If the document is in a foreign language, it may need to be translated into Italian (official language of San Marino) before it can be apostilled.
• Hague Convention Countries: The apostille is valid only in countries that are members of the Hague Convention. For countries that are not members, consular legalization is required instead.
• Legalization vs. Apostille: For countries outside the Hague Convention, you will need to go through consular legalization at the relevant embassy or consulate of the country where the document will be used.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your document from San Marino will be recognized internationally in other countries that accept apostilled documents under the Hague Convention.