Export documents

Documents directly related to export are not covered by the Apostille Convention. These documents can be exempt from fees and thus legalised with a different type of endorsement.

The following documents can be legalised with a "free stamp" provided that they are issued by a chamber of commerce or another relevant Danish authority:
• Certificates of Origin
• Free Sale Certificates
• Health Certificates for export goods
• Export Licences

Additionally, the following documents can also be legalised with a "free stamp" if they are issued by a Danish company and stamped by the relevant chamber of commerce:
• Invoices/packing lists

Please note that the above export documents can also be endorsed with an Apostille. This costs DKK 230 per document.

Learn more about corporate documents that do not fall under the category of export documents or notarial actions here.

How to proceed:

Export documents can be ordered from the relevant issuing Danish authority or chamber of commerce. Contact the relevant issuing authority or chamber of commerce (the Danish Chamber of Commerce or the Confederation of Danish Industry) regarding the issuance of the export documents mentioned above. The authority or chamber of commerce must issue the certificate with a physical/wet signature.

 

Purchase Apostille/legalisation in our webshop:

You must make a purchase for legalisation/Apostille in our webshop before submitting or physically sending the document for legalisation. It costs DKK 0 or DKK 230 per document, depending on whether it is a free stamp or an Apostille stamp. You will receive a receipt for the purchase via e-mail.

Find the webshop here.
Find the guide to the webshop here.

After completing the purchase:

1. Document with a physical/wet signature from the chamber of commerce can be submitted in person or alternatively sent by physical mail or courier to the Legalisation Office. We do not accept scans, copies, or printouts of documents endorsed by the chamber of commerce.

When the documents are received and processed at the Legalisation Office:

1. Documents will be legalised immediately if submitted in person, or alternatively returned by physical mail or courier.

Document collection by courier or return by post: 

You can expect a processing time of 5-7 business days after we receive documents by mail or courier. Please note that processing times may be longer during busy periods.

You are responsible for postage and/or courier collection in connection with the legalisation of documents. You can optionally purchase Quick Letter return postage in our webshop or alternatively buy return postage directly on PostNord's website. The receipt of purchase and the return postage code/label must be enclosed with the documents for shipment or sent digitally to [email protected].

For courier collection within our opening hours, please send the waybill to [email protected] after we have processed your documents.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not responsible for shipment and cannot provide guidance on delivery times. We kindly refer to the relevant postal service provider or courier.