Colombian documents apostilled through the Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro — Colombia's official Hague Convention authority. Online system available. 100% remote service.
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What type of Colombian document do you need apostilled?
Colombia joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2001. The Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro (SNR) is Colombia's sole competent authority for apostille — it handles all document types, from civil records to criminal certificates to academic documents.
The SNR now offers an online apostille portal that allows remote submission and issues digital apostilles with a QR verification code — accepted by all Hague Convention member countries.
Birth certificates, criminal records, and university degrees from Colombia regularly need apostille for visa applications, employment verification, and credential recognition abroad. We handle it remotely.
Spanish visas and residency permits require apostilled Colombian documents. We know exactly what each type of document requires and which SNR office processes it fastest.
Degrees from Colombian universities (Universidad Nacional, Los Andes, Javeriana, etc.) need apostille for credential evaluation abroad. We handle both the apostille and the certified translation if needed.
| Document | Issuing authority | Estimated time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Colombian document (or certified copy) | Relevant Colombian authority (Registraduría, ICFES, courts, etc.) | Varies by document type | Must be an original or a certified copy issued by the competent Colombian authority. |
| Apostille via Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro | Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro (SNR) | 1–5 business days (online system available) | Colombia's SNR is the sole apostille authority. They handle both in-person and online requests. Online apostille includes a digital verification code. |
| Certified translation (if required by destination country) | Sworn / certified translator | 1–2 business days | Required for use in non-Spanish-speaking countries. Spain does not require translation for Colombian documents already in Spanish. |
We confirm your Colombian document is apostillable by the SNR and identify whether it can be processed online or requires in-person submission in Colombia.
We submit your document to Colombia's Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro through the official online platform or via our local partners in Colombia for in-person submissions.
Colombia's online apostille system includes a digital certificate with a verification code. We confirm validity before delivery.
Translation (if needed) is coordinated in parallel. Final documents are delivered by tracked courier to your address worldwide.
Information on this page is based on procedures from recognized government and intergovernmental bodies — not third-party estimates.
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The Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro (SNR) is Colombia's sole apostille authority under the Hague Convention. All Colombian public documents — civil records, criminal certificates, academic degrees, notarial documents — are apostilled by the SNR.
Yes. The SNR offers an online apostille system for many document types. Documents submitted online receive a digital apostille with a verification code that foreign authorities can validate at the SNR portal. This is the fastest option and does not require you to be in Colombia.
Online apostilles through the SNR typically take 1–5 business days. In-person processing at an SNR office may be faster (same-day to 2 days) but requires physical presence in Colombia or a local representative.
No — since Colombian documents are already in Spanish, Spain generally does not require a certified translation. However, for use in non-Spanish-speaking countries (US, UK, Germany, etc.), a certified translation into the destination language is required.
Yes. The SNR online system can be accessed from anywhere. For documents that require in-person submission, we coordinate with local partners in Bogotá and other major Colombian cities to handle the process on your behalf.
The SNR apostilles all Colombian public documents: birth certificates (Registraduría), marriage and death certificates, criminal background checks (Policía Nacional), university degrees and transcripts (when notarially certified), court documents, commercial registry certificates, and notarial instruments.
SNR official fees are moderate (approximately COP 20,000–45,000 per document). Our service fee covers submission, tracking, and delivery. Contact us for an exact quote based on your document type and destination country.
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