Apostille services in the Cayman Islands
An apostille is a certificate that confirms the origin of a public document, so it can be recognised in other member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention. In the Cayman Islands, the Passport & Corporate Services Office, part of the Cayman Islands Government, legalises documents by affixing an apostille or an authentication.
When you need an apostille
A public document originating in the Cayman Islands cannot be recognised abroad until it has been legalised. Before you start, check the HCCH list of member countries to confirm your destination accepts apostilles.
Step by step
- Confirm the document is a public document eligible for an apostille.
- If the document came from the General Registry and is not dated in the current year, have it notarised by a registered notary first.
- Secure each notarial certificate to the attached document with ribbon or rivets.
- Submit the document to the Passport & Corporate Services Office, Sussex House, 128 Elgin Avenue, George Town. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- Choose regular or express service.
- Verify the issued apostille with the government online verification tool.
Fees
- Regular service: KYD $150 per document
- Express service: KYD $200 per document
Government fees can change. Check the Passport & Corporate Services Office page before you submit.
How Notary Public Cayman can help
We notarise documents that need a notary’s certificate before legalisation. We do not issue apostilles; the Government office does. Book an appointment or see our notary services.
