The company Schmidt and Schmidt provides services for the retrieval of civil status documents, as well as obtaining duplicates, lost or damaged documents in Tajikistan with their subsequent legalization and translation.

It often happens that civil status documents are lost or damaged, or it is necessary to obtain current copies of documents. In this case, it is necessary to request duplicate documents. Often, those who have left Tajikistan face difficulties in this procedure. Our service allows you to request documents in Tajikistan remotely, and we can carry out courier delivery of the document to anywhere in the world.

Validity of civil status documents in Tajikistan

Civil status documents issued in Tajikistan generally have an unlimited validity period. An exception to this rule are certificates of no criminal record, they are valid for no more than 3 months, after which they must be replaced with new ones containing up-to-date data. In addition, the receiving party may make requirements for the terms, so this must be clarified at the place where the documents are requested.

When to get duplicate documents in Tajikistan

A duplicate birth certificate, marriage certificate, name change certificate, divorce certificate, criminal record certificate or death certificate may be required to register a marriage abroad, a newborn child, citizenship, inheritance, data verification for pension applications, opening bank accounts, employment and other bureaucratic issues.

What documents can be requested in Tajikistan

• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate
• Certificate of change of surname
• Divorce certificate
• Death certificate
• Certificates of good conduct
• Educational documents
• Other civil status documents

Birth certificate

A birth certificate is an official document provided by the Registrar or acting Registrar of the relevant Civil or Consular Register. It verifies details of an individual's birth, including the date, sex, and, if applicable, the time of birth and family relationships.

In Tajikistan, the responsible authority for the issuance of the birth certificate is the Ministry of Justice. The procedure involves the submission of an application with the relevant documents within three months of the child's birth.

Required documents

• Completed application form
• National identity documents of both parents
• Marriage certificate of the parents
• Medical birth certificate issued by the hospital

Marriage certificate

The marriage certificate is the legal record of marriage, used to verify marital status. It is usually required for procedures such as changing the last name, applying for spousal benefits, immigration applications and for inheritance matters. It can be obtained at the Public Service Center in the city or town where the marriage took place.

The Marriage should take place within one month of the registration application being submitted. A marriage certificate can be requested by either spouse involved in the marriage or their authorized representatives. In certain situations, individuals with a legitimate interest, such as for legal proceedings, can also request this document​.

Required documents

• Completed application form
• National ID of both parties
• Certificate of no impediment to marriage

For Foreigners:

• Valid visa and registration in Tajikistan
• Signed marriage contract
• Residency requirement of 12 months in Tajikistan before marriage

Divorce certificate

A divorce certificate serves the purpose to verify the legal dissolution of a marriage. It is required for procedures such as remarrying, updating marital status on legal records, immigration applications, and legal matters involving custody, support, or property division.

In Tajikistan, a divorce certificate is an official document issued by the Ministry of Justice when a divorce is granted through administrative or amicable means. For divorces processed through the courts, a court-certified copy of the divorce decree serves as proof of the dissolution of marriage.

An application for a divorce certificate can be submitted only after the court decision has entered into force. If the couple does not have minor children, a court decision is not required, and the application can be submitted based on mutual agreement.

Required documents

• Application form
• National ID of both documents
• Court decision copy (if, applicable)

Death certificate

A death certificate serves the purpose to provide official confirmation of a person’s death. It is often needed for legal and financial matters such as settling estates, claiming life insurance, finalizing wills, notifying government agencies and closing bank accounts.

Required documents

• Completed application form
• Certificate from the medical institution
• National ID of the deceased
• Proof of kinship

Police Clearance Certificate

A criminal record certificate, also known as a police certificate, is a document used to verify an individual's criminal record or confirm the absence of one. It is required for employment in sensitive fields, visa or immigration applications, volunteering, firearm permits and adoption proceedings.

One must apply in person at your local police station and request the certificate from the Information Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) in Dushanbe who are responsible for issuing this document.

In Tajikistan you must apply in person at your local police station and request that the certificate be issued by the Information Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) in Dushanbe, the authority responsible for providing this document.

Required documents

• Completed application form
• Valid passport
• Copy of the birth certificate
• Exact place of birth
• Present citizenship
• Periods and places of stay while in Tajikistan

Educational documents

Foreign educational documents only carry the same legal value as Tajikistan documents if they are exempt from legalization or have undergone the necessary legalization process. Documents from countries with bilateral agreements with Tajikistan are fully exempt from legalization. Documents from countries that are part of the Hague Convention of 1961 undergo a simplified procedure called apostille. If neither countries are part of the convention or have bilateral agreements they undergo consular legalization