Multilingual Standard Form (MSF)

Introduction

Since February 2019 you no longer need to get the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade stamp (apostille process) if a government body in an EU member state country asks you for a birth certificate or another certificate (marriage, civil partnership or death certificate).

When you need to get a birth certificate or other certificate to use in another EU country you can ask for a Multilingual Standard Form (MSF) and this will be accepted in the other EU country. It is a translation aid and is only of use when used with the original certificate. When you have a MSF you don’t have to get an official or certified translation. The MSF is free of charge. This new document was introduced under EU Regulation 2016/1191 on Public Documents. This Regulation makes it easier and less costly for people to deal with government bodies in other EU countries.

Regulation on Public Documents

Regulation on public documents - Regulation 2016/1191

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Regulation on Public Documents Regulation 2016/1191 applies in all EU countries.