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Duplicate document
1 100 PLN per document
≈ 830 BYN. A replacement civil registry certificate or another duplicate.
Documents from abroad
Document retrieval from Russia
- 1 100 PLN per document
- Usually 7 working days
- Power of attorney from a Belarusian notary
Documents
Which Russian documents we obtain
Mainly replacement ZAGS certificates. We can also put an apostille on them if needed.
ZAGS documents
Replacement birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates and other civil registry documents.
Other duplicates
Duplicates of other documents. We’ll tell you what is possible in your case once you describe the document.
Apostille
We arrange a Russian apostille if the document is needed in a country that requires one.
Consular legalisation
For countries that are not party to the Hague Convention. More about legalisation
Power of attorney
Why Russia requires a power of attorney
Without one, a Russian ZAGS office will not issue a replacement certificate to another person. Under Article 9 of the Federal Law “On Civil Status Acts”, a representative needs a notarised power of attorney.
You draw up the power of attorney in favour of our staff member at a Belarusian notary. Post it to us with a copy of your passport, or bring both to any of our offices.
We’ll explain how to word it before you visit the notary. That way you won’t have to redo it.
Apostille
Does a Russian document need an apostille?
It depends on the country where the document will be used. Check the requirements with the authority you are submitting it to; if in doubt, message us.
For Belarus
Belarus and Russia are both parties to the 1993 Minsk Convention. Under its Article 13, documents bearing the official seal of a competent authority are accepted in other member states without special certification. We have not found official guidance specifically for Belarus and Russia, so please check with the authority.
For Ukraine
From 27 December 2022, Ukraine suspended the Minsk Convention in its relations with Russia and Belarus. Russian documents need an apostille there.
For other countries
Apostilles on civil registry documents are issued by the authorities of the Russian regions responsible for civil status registration. Countries outside the Hague Convention require consular legalisation.
Prices
Cost of a document from Russia
1 100 PLN per document. Consular legalisation, if needed, costs 550 PLN.
Apostille
Consular legalisation
550 PLN per document
≈ 420 BYN. If the document is needed in a country outside the Hague Convention.
BYN prices are a guide based on the National Bank of Belarus rate on 27 October 2026; we confirm the final amount when we quote.
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How to order
How we obtain a document in Russia
You describe the document and provide a power of attorney. We handle the request, apostille and delivery.
- 1
Describe the document
Tell us which document you need, whose name it is in, where it was issued and where you are submitting it.
- 2
Draw up a power of attorney
At a Belarusian notary, in favour of our staff member. Post it to us with a copy of your passport or bring it to our office.
- 3
We obtain the document
We request the document in Russia. This usually takes 7 working days, and 7 to 14 overall.
- 4
Apostille
If the document needs an apostille, we arrange it before dispatch.
- 5
Delivery to Belarus
We bring the document to Belarus. You can collect it from our office or receive it by post.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
What to know before sending your documents.
How can I get a replacement birth certificate from Russia without leaving Belarus?
Have a Belarusian notary draw up a power of attorney for our staff member. Send it to us with a copy of your passport, and we request the certificate and deliver it to Belarus.
How much does it cost to obtain a document from Russia?
1 100 PLN per document, about 830 BYN at the National Bank of Belarus rate on 27 October 2026. We confirm the final BYN amount when we quote.
How long does a document from Russia take?
Usually 7 working days, and 7 to 14 working days overall.
Can it be done without a power of attorney?
No. Under Russian law, a replacement certificate is issued to another person only under a notarised power of attorney.
Does a Russian certificate need an apostille for Belarus?
The Minsk Convention provides for such documents to be accepted without special certification. But requirements vary, so check with the authority you are submitting it to.
Can you translate the document?
Yes, if you need it in another language. A notarised translation usually takes 2–3 days.
Still have a question about your document?Message us and we’ll help you work it out.
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