For applicants who have lived in Denmark for more than 180 days, obtaining a police clearance certificate is an indispensable part of studying, working, immigration, etc. This certificate will have the signature of Denmark** on it, ensuring its authenticity and authority. So, how to further apply for the apostille additional certificate of this certificate?
1. Understand apostille
Apostille, also known as apostille, refers to a special authentication method used between the member countries of the Hague Convention in order to simplify the legalization procedures of official documents. Documents that have passed the apostille have legal effect between member states, and there is no need for cumbersome consular legalization.
2. Preparation of a certificate of no criminal record in Denmark
Before you can get an apostille, you will first need to obtain a police clearance certificate from Denmark**. Preparation materials include:
Scanned copy of the first page of the passport: Make sure the passport is within the validity period and provide a clear scanned copy.
Current address: Provide a current residential address in Denmark or another country.
The application process takes approximately 2 weeks, but may be postponed due to holidays and other factors. If translation services are required, the time will increase accordingly. It is worth mentioning that the Danish Police Clearance Certificate is available in English, which facilitates overseas use.
3. Denmark apostille process
Once you have obtained a police clearance certificate, you can proceed with an apostille. The specific process is as follows:
Prepare the original documents that need to be authenticated: i.e. the Danish Police Clearance Certificate.
Find a Danish notary public to notarize the documents: the notary will confirm the authenticity and legitimacy of the documents and stamp the documents with a notarization seal.
Submit to Denmark*** for Apostille: Once notarized, submitting the document to Denmark*** will verify the signature and seal of the notary public and affix the apostille stamp to the document. This step confirms the international legitimacy of the document.
The whole process will take about 2-3 weeks, so please be sure to plan your time well in advance to avoid delaying your subsequent overseas plans.