Apostille For Romanian Documents

Data last verified: September 2026

Romania and the United States are both parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, so a U.S. public document used in Romania needs an apostille from the Secretary of State of the issuing state plus a Romanian translation. Consulates add a service most networks do not: they make and legalise translations themselves.

Quick facts

Fee$3–$25 per U.S. document

ProcessingSame day to 15 business days

TranslationsMade or legalised at the consulate

PortalAll services booked through it

Having the consulate legalise the translation removes a step that trips people up elsewhere, because Romanian authorities are particular about who may certify one.

Fees breakdown

Item	Cost	Issued by
Apostille on a U.S. state document	$3–$25 per document	Secretary of State of that state
Apostille on a U.S. federal document	$20 per document	U.S. Department of State
Apostille on a Romanian document	Charged in Romania	Prefecture or court, by type
Translation and legalisation	Consular tariff	At the consulate
Certification of copies and signatures	Consular tariff	Through the portal

Romanian documents travelling the other way are apostilled by the prefecture or the court, depending on the document, rather than by a single national office.

How to prepare a document for Romania

Order a certified copy from the issuing office.
Notarise private documents first, since the apostille certifies the notary.
File with the Secretary of State of the issuing state, or Washington for federal records.
Book the consular appointment for the translation and its legalisation.
Keep the original, the apostille and the translation together.

Required documents

Original certified copy with signature and seal.
Completed authentication request and payment.
Photo identification for consular services.
Prepaid return envelope for mail filings.

What the consulates do

They handle passports and identity documents, citizenship files, transcription of foreign civil records, powers of attorney and declarations, translations and certifications, and a range of maritime certifications for Romanian crews.