How Long Is an Apostille Valid?
An Apostille itself carries no expiration date. However, the receiving authority abroad may require the underlying document to have been issued within a certain period — commonly 3 to 6 months for police clearance certificates.
Key Points
- The Apostille certificate does not expire
- The receiving authority may impose its own time limit on the document
- Police clearance certificates are often valid for 3 to 6 months
- Birth, marriage and degree certificates generally have no time limit
- Confirm the requirement with the receiving authority before starting
Legal Basis
The Apostille Convention sets no validity period; acceptance rules are set by the receiving state.