We provide legal assistance in finding and obtaining duplicates (repeat) of birth certificates, birth certificates of persons born in the Republic of Kazakhstan or within the borders of the former Kazakh SSR, marriage certificates and certificates registered in the civil registry offices of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the former Kazakh SSR, death certificates and certificates of persons whose death was registered in the civil registry offices of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the former Kazakh SSR, certificates of repression and other archival documents.
In addition, we provide services for apostilling the received archival documents in government agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, searching for documents in the archives of Kazakhstan, translating the received documents into various languages, notarizing the translations and sending the received documents around the world.
Having extensive experience in this area, we know and are able to carry out a thorough search for documents in district civil registry offices throughout Kazakhstan, in archival institutions of Kazakhstan, and we can also order and receive a duplicate of the document you are interested in, apostille it and, if necessary, translate it into a foreign language with a notarized translation.
A feature of the 20th century was the huge scale of forced and compulsory migrations, including to the territory of modern Kazakhstan.
People who moved created families, raised children and died on Kazakhstan soil. Recently, the issue of obtaining archival information by descendants of people who once lived in Kazakhstan has become relevant.
To help those who are looking for confirmation of the facts of their ancestors’ lives, the law firm SION & Partners provides answers to frequently asked questions related to the procedure for restoring and apostilling archival documents on birth, marriage, death, etc. According to the current legislation, the issues of restoration and apostillation of documents on marriage, birth, death, etc. are regulated by the Order of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 25, 2015 No. 112 “On approval of the Rules for organizing state registration of civil status acts, making changes, corrections, additions, cancellation and restoration of civil status acts.”
Where can I apply for document restoration?
You can restore lost documents by contacting local executive bodies, the joint-stock company “State Corporation “Government for Citizens” or through the “electronic government” web portal www.egov.kz
Who can apply for a duplicate birth certificate, marriage certificate, adoption certificate, etc.?
Duplicate certificates are issued to persons in respect of whom a record of registration of a civil status act has been drawn up, or to their legal representatives (parents, guardians and persons acting under a power of attorney).
How to restore a birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc. of a deceased ancestor?
In case of an application for restoration of birth, marriage, etc. documents in relation to a deceased relative, an archival Certificate of Birth, Marriage, etc. is issued.
Who has the right to receive a Certificate of Birth, Marriage, etc.?
The certificate may be obtained by relatives and heirs of the deceased, if they have documents confirming the relationship, or by a person authorized by them, acting on their behalf under a power of attorney.
What documents are required to obtain archival information?
application for issuance of a duplicate certificate (certificate) of birth, marriage, divorce, establishment of paternity (maternity), adoption, change of surname, first name, patronymic, death, depending on the type of document that needs to be obtained;
identity document (passport for foreign citizens);
document confirming payment of state duty to the budget;
notarized power of attorney, if a representative applies (such power of attorney must be translated into Kazakh and Russian with the translator’s signature notarized by Kazakh notaries);
documents confirming kinship with the person for whom the document is requested.
How to find a document on marriage registration, birth, etc., if the exact date is unknown?
The search for information is conducted in the registers of births for the year specified in the application, as well as for the two preceding and two following years from the year of registration of the civil status act specified in the application. If a specific year of registration of the civil status act is not specified, the check is carried out for the last five years.
Where can I apply for apostille of archival documents?
The application is accepted and the result of apostilling of archival documents is issued through the non-profit joint-stock company “State Corporation “Government for Citizens” or the web portal of the “electronic government” www.egov.kz
What financial costs arise when apostilling documents?
For affixing an apostille to official documents issued in Kazakhstan, a state fee is charged in the amount of 0.5 MCI (about $3.5) for each document.
What documents are required for apostilling archival documents?
When applying in person or by a representative of the person with a power of attorney, the following documents must be provided:
– application for apostille;
– identity document (passport for foreign citizens);
– document subject to apostille;
– document confirming payment of state duty to the budget;
– notarized power of attorney, if the service recipient’s representative applies.
The Sion & Partners Law Firm provides 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 territory of Kazakhstan.