Obtaining Various Documents and Certificates in Armenia. How to Restore Lost Documents Issued in Armenia?
In Armenia, it is possible to obtain a wide range of official documents and certificates — from birth certificates to certificates of no criminal record. However, in case of loss, it is important to know how to properly restore documents issued by Armenian state authorities.
Let’s look at a few key points:
- Who might need to obtain new documents and certificates?
- What documents are usually requested?
- What documents can be obtained remotely?
- How to properly restore documents issued by Armenian authorities?
Who might need to obtain new documents and certificates?
Citizens of any country who were born, got married or divorced, or whose children were born in Armenia, and those who have carried out other actions in Armenian state institutions
Citizens of Armenia who need to submit documents to the authorities of other countries
Stateless persons who were born in Armenia and do not have citizenship of another country
Foreign citizens born in certain former USSR republics who are of Armenian descent, as well as persons holding Armenian citizenship but born outside of Armenia in the former USSR
What documents are usually requested?
Civil registry documents: certificates and extracts
Certificates of no registered marriage in Armenia for Armenian citizens wishing to marry abroad
Certificates of absence or presence of Armenian citizenship
Certificates of no criminal record in Armenia
Replacement of the passport of the Republic of Armenia
Identification cards (ID cards)
Certificates of return to homeland
Replacement of residence cards
Property ownership documents
(for movable and immovable property)
Replacement of driver’s licenses
Educational diplomas and certificates
and much more
What documents can be obtained remotely?
There are several documents that can be obtained by proxy — either notarized or handwritten.
These documents include:
Civil registry documents: certificates and extracts
Certificates of no registered marriage in Armenia for Armenian citizens wishing to marry abroad
Certificates of absence or presence of Armenian citizenship
Certificates of no criminal record in Armenia
Property ownership documents (for movable and immovable property), etc.
However, for restoring certain documents, such as passports, driver’s licenses, residence cards, and ID cards, personal presence is required.
How to properly restore documents issued by Armenian authorities?
You need to submit a written application to the relevant authority (passport office, civil registry, Ministry of Education and Science, consulate, etc.).
Usually, a passport or another identity document is required. In case of passport loss — a temporary identity document. If the restoration is done remotely, a power of attorney is needed. Other documents may also be required depending on the type of document being restored.
Restoration of most documents requires payment of a state fee. The amount depends on the type of document. Some documents can be expedited for an additional fee. For example, a passport can be issued within 1 to 3 working days for an urgent service fee.
The processing time for different documents ranges from one working day to two weeks or more (for example, for passports, driver’s licenses, or educational diplomas).
Important Points to Note
– If a document is lost outside of Armenia, it may be necessary to contact the consulate of the Republic of Armenia. - Important restoration process specifics: for some documents, a written explanation of the circumstances of the loss may be required. In some cases, a police report confirming the loss or theft might be necessary.
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