Authenticate copy of foreign documents in Vietnam?

Is it possible to authenticate at a competent authority in Vietnam, for copies from the original of papers and documents issued or certified by a competent foreign agency or organization?

DMS Lawyers in Danang, Vietnam advise about competent agencies in Vietnam certify documents issued by competent foreign agencies?

Authority and responsibility for authentication in Vietnam:

The Division of Justice of a district, town or provincial city (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Justice Department) has the authority and responsibility to: authenticate copies from the originals of papers and documents issued or certified by competent foreign agencies or organizations (Point a, Clause 1, Article 5 of Decree 23/2015/ND-CP dated February 16, 2015).

The notary has the authority and responsibility to authenticate the matters specified at Point a, Clause 1, Point b, Clause 2 of this Article, to sign for authentication and ink stamp of the notary public, notary public office (hereinafter collectively referred to as the notarial practice organization) (Clause 4, Article 5 of Decree 23/2015/ND-CP dated February 16, 2015).

In conclusion, competent agencies in Vietnam are responsible for authenticating copies of originals of papers and documents issued or certified by competent foreign agencies and organizations. However, papers and documents issued or certified by a competent foreign agency or organization must ensure the form, content and be legalized by consular agencies according to the provisions of Vietnamese law before performing authentication at a competent authority in Vietnam./.

Consulting:

Authentication of signatures of a foreigner on documents in a foreign language in Vietnam, for use abroad

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