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Public documents

Civil & personal certificates

Attestation confirms that a Kenyan civil certificate - birth, marriage, death or similar - carries a genuine signature and seal so it can be recognised abroad.

eCitizen · Attestation

Who it is for

The document holder, or an authorised representative.

What to bring

  • The original certificate plus a clear copy
  • Your ID or passport
  • Proof of the fee payment
  • A certified translation where the destination requires one

How it works

  1. 1Submit the original and a copy online on eCitizen, or at your mission.
  2. 2Staff verify the issuing authority and confirm the seal and signature are genuine.
  3. 3The attestation stamp is applied and the file is logged.
  4. 4Collect the attested certificate, or have it returned by courier where offered.

Good to know

  • To record a birth or marriage that took place abroad with Kenya, see Birth & marriage registration abroad.

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Public documents

Academic & educational certificates

Attest degrees, diplomas, transcripts and school certificates for study or work abroad.

How it works →Commercial documents

Company & commercial documents

Attest company records, certificates of origin, invoices and contracts for trade.

How it works →Legalisation

Legalisation for use abroad

Onward legalisation by the destination country's embassy after Kenyan attestation.

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