U.S. documents go to Ireland for citizenship by descent, marriage, residence and property. Ireland has accepted apostilles since 1999, and because U.S. documents are in English, no translation is needed.
Ireland’s Foreign Births Register, the route to citizenship through an Irish grandparent, asks for original long-form civil certificates and notarized identity documents. Check whether your particular application also asks for apostilles before ordering them. Marriage registration and court matters are where apostilles are most often requested.
At a glance
Why U.S. documents go to Ireland
| Purpose | Documents usually apostilled |
|---|---|
| Foreign Births Register | Original long-form birth and marriage certificates, notarized ID |
| Marriage in Ireland | Birth certificate, divorce decree if applicable; three months’ notice |
| Property and probate | Power of attorney, death certificate, letters testamentary |
Translation
None needed for English-language U.S. documents. Translate after the apostille, so it is translated too. See translation requirements.
Things worth knowing
- Three months’ notice is required to marry in Ireland, given in person.
- State or federal? A document issued by a state or county, or notarized, is apostilled by that state. One issued by a federal agency, such as an FBI check, by the U.S. Department of State.
How it works
Step 1
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Step 2
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Certified, notarized where needed, and recent enough.
Step 3
State and federal apostilles
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Step 4
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Apostille for Ireland: common questions
Does Ireland accept apostilles?
Yes. Ireland has been a party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 9 March 1999, so a U.S. apostille is all the certification it needs. No embassy step is involved.
Do I need a translation for Ireland?
None needed for English-language U.S. documents.
Who apostilles my document?
The state that issued it, or where it was notarized. Federal documents such as an FBI check go to the U.S. Department of State. See apostille by state.
Official sources
Requirements, fees and processing times are set by the authorities below and can change without notice. Verify anything time-critical directly with them.
HCCH Apostille Convention status table
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