Document retrieval from authorities and institutions
We obtain civil status records, certificates and official documents on your behalf, in Somalia and abroad.
Getting official documents can be difficult when you live in another city or country. We request and collect documents from ministries, municipalities, courts, universities and other institutions on your behalf, using an authorisation from you.
Once retrieved, the document can be translated, certified and legalized in one process and sent to you by courier or as a certified electronic copy, depending on what the receiving authority accepts.
Documents we retrieve
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Educational certificates and transcripts
- Police clearance certificates
- Court records and judgments
- Company registration extracts
- Property records
Our process
- Send your documents: Upload scans or photos through the form or by email.
- Receive your quote: We confirm the requirements, the price and the delivery time.
- We process your file: Translation, certification and legalization, handled by one team.
- Delivery: Collect at our office, receive by courier or as a certified electronic copy.
Frequently asked questions
What do you need from me to retrieve a document?
Usually a copy of your ID, the details of the document and a signed authorisation. Some authorities require a power of attorney, which we can also prepare.
Can you retrieve documents from other countries?
Yes. Through our international network we can request documents in many countries and have them translated and legalized for use in Somalia or elsewhere.
How will I receive the document?
By international courier, by collection at our office or as a certified electronic copy, depending on what you need.
Request a quote
Tell us what you need. We reply by email with a price and delivery time.
Every document is different, so we price each request individually. Send us your documents and we reply with a fixed price and delivery time.