Uzbekistan is a member of the Hague Convention of 1961, which means it can issue apostilles for documents intended for use in other countries that are also parties to the Hague Convention.

Steps to Obtain an Apostille in Uzbekistan:

1. Prepare Your Document:
   • The document you wish to apostille must be an official or public document issued by an Uzbek authority. This includes documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic diplomas, notarial acts, and court documents.
   • If the document is not in Uzbek or Russian (the main languages in Uzbekistan), it may need to be translated into Uzbek, Russian, or the language required by the destination country.
2. Notarization (if necessary):
   • If the document is a private document (e.g., a contract), it will need to be notarized by a notary public in Uzbekistan before it can be apostilled.
3. Submit the Document to the Relevant Authority:
   • In Uzbekistan, the authority responsible for issuing apostilles is the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
   • The Ministry handles the apostille process for documents that are issued by government bodies or notarized private documents.
4. Required Documents for Apostille:
   • The original document that you want to have apostilled.
   • A valid identification (e.g., passport or Uzbek national ID).
   • If a third party (such as a lawyer or representative) is submitting the document on your behalf, a notarized power of attorney or written authorization may be required.
5. Apostille Process:
   • After you submit your document, the Ministry of Justice will verify its authenticity and apply the apostille. The apostille certifies the authenticity of the document for use in other Hague Convention countries.
6. Fees:
   • The fee for obtaining an apostille in Uzbekistan is generally affordable, typically around UZS 100,000 to 200,000 (Uzbekistani Som), but this can vary depending on the document and processing time.
7. Receiving the Apostilled Document:
   • Once the apostille is applied, you can either pick up the apostilled document in person or arrange for it to be mailed to you, depending on the submission method.

Important Notes:

• Translation: If your document is in a language other than Uzbek or Russian, it may need to be translated into Uzbek or Russian, or the required language of the destination country before it can be apostilled.
• Hague Convention Countries: The apostille is valid only for countries that are members of the Hague Convention. If the document is to be used in a non-Hague Convention country, consular legalization will be required instead.
• Legalization vs. Apostille: For countries outside the Hague Convention, you will need to go through the consular legalization process, which involves getting the document authenticated at the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

By following these steps, your document from Uzbekistan will be properly apostilled and recognized in other Hague Convention countries.