We provide legal assistance in finding and obtaining duplicates (repeat) of birth certificates, birth certificates of persons born in Russia or within the borders of the former RSFSR, marriage certificates and certificates, the registration of which was made in the civil registry offices of Russia or the former RSFSR, death certificates of persons whose death was registered in the civil registry offices of Russia or the former RSFSR, as well as diplomas, certificates, certificates of repression and many other archival documents.
We also provide services for apostilling the received archival documents in the relevant state bodies of Russia, searching for documents in Russian archives, translating the received documents into various languages, services for notarization of translations and sending the received documents around the world.
Why is it necessary to restore archival documents?
Often, the question of restoring documents of close relatives arises in connection with a person’s intention to obtain citizenship of another state, or to study, or to marry in another country. For example, when applying for Israeli citizenship, at an interview with the consul, it is necessary to provide the maximum possible number of archival documents proving your Jewish origin. These may be not only archival certificates and extracts from birth registers, but also extracts from the characteristics and personal files of your ancestors proving the Jewish origin of your grandmother or great-grandmother.
Restoring archival documents helps to solve the following problems:
- Confirmation of family ties: necessary for obtaining citizenship, visas, or other official documents.
- Realization of property rights: required to confirm the right to inheritance, ownership of real estate or to conduct transactions.
- Family and legal issues: serves as proof of family ties when registering a marriage, establishing paternity or settling other legal issues.
- Participation in government programs: required to participate in the Compatriot Resettlement Program or to receive social benefits.
- Restoration of lost documents: This is relevant in case of loss, damage or absence of originals in personal archives.
- Historical and archival queries: helps to reconstruct family history, create a genealogical tree or use for research projects.
How we help clients abroad?
- 1. Online consultation. You contact us in a way convenient for you (email, instant messengers, video call).
- 2. Data collection. We help collect the necessary information about a document, even if you only have partial data.
- 3. Request to the registry office or archive. Our specialists submit the request on your behalf using a power of attorney.
- 4. Receiving and sending. We receive a duplicate of the document and arrange its delivery to your country.
Why choose us?
- Professionalism. We know all the nuances of working with Russian registry offices and archives.
- Working with clients all over the world. Our services are available anywhere in the world.
- Transparency and reliability. You receive regular reports on the status of your request.
- International shipping. We organize the sending of documents to any country.
How to make a request?
- Contact us by phone, email or messengers.
- Provide a minimum set of data about the document.
- Prepare a power of attorney (our specialists will advise you on how to do this).
- Wait until the document is ready and receive it in your city.
Frequently asked questions
Restoring archival documents is an important step to confirming your rights, achieving your goals and eliminating legal obstacles.
We carefully examine archival data, including electronic databases and paper registration books. If archival information has been preserved, we guarantee successful restoration of all necessary documents.
Trust our experts, and we will promptly help you resolve any issues!
The Law Firm Sion & Partners provides professional services for searching and obtaining birth certificates and references, death certificates and references, marriage certificates and references, divorce certificates, as well as obtaining any other documents throughout the Russian Federation.