Official document retrieval
Abroad and need a copy of a birth certificate, a police clearance or a transcript issued in Benin? We make the request locally and send it to you, translated and legalised if needed.
Getting a document from a town hall, a court or a university can take several visits, especially when you live far away. With your written authorisation and the necessary details, we file the request with the competent office, follow it up and collect the document.
It also works the other way: through our international network we obtain documents issued in other countries (civil records, police clearances, company documents) for your procedures in Benin.
The document can then go straight to certification, legalisation and translation, and be sent wherever you need it.
Our prices depend on the document, language, formalities and deadline, so every request gets a free, no-obligation quote.
How your request works
You send us your documents
Through the form or by email: a legible scan or photo is enough to start.
We check the requirements
We confirm what the receiving organisation expects: type of translation, legalisation, apostille and the order of steps.
You receive a detailed quote
Price, turnaround and the list of formalities, with no obligation. Originals are only requested when a step needs them.
We handle the formalities
Translation, certification, ministry and embassy submissions: we follow every step and keep you informed.
You receive your documents
By email, in person in Cotonou, by courier within Benin or by international shipping.
Frequently asked questions
What information do you need?
Usually a copy of your ID, a signed authorisation and the document's references (place and date of registration, institution, registry number…). The exact list depends on the document and comes with your quote.
Can you obtain a document from a town other than Cotonou?
Yes, we work across all twelve departments of Benin, from Porto-Novo to Kandi. Turnaround depends on the office involved and the distance.
Anywhere in Benin
This service is available throughout Benin. Local pages:
- Cotonou
- Porto-Novo
- Abomey-Calavi
- Parakou
- Djougou
- Bohicon
- Abomey
- Natitingou
- Lokossa
- Ouidah
- Kandi
- Malanville
- Savè
- Pobè
- Kétou
- Allada
- Sèmè-Kpodji
- Dassa-Zoumè
- Comè
- Aplahoué
- Savalou
- Nikki
- Tanguiéta
- Grand-Popo
Related services
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Certified translation
Official translations of civil records, diplomas and legal documents, accepted by authorities, universities and embassies.
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Apostille
Apostilles obtained in the country where your documents were issued, through our international network.
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Legalisation (ministry, consulate, embassy)
The complete legalisation chain: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then the destination country's embassy or consulate.
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Certified true copies
Copies certified as true to the original by the competent authority, for study, employment or immigration files.
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Power of attorney
Drafting, translation, notarised signing and legalisation of powers of attorney to act in Benin or abroad.
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Interpreting
Liaison, consecutive and simultaneous interpreters for meetings, hearings, official appointments and conferences, on site or remote.
Request your free quote
Tell us what you need and attach your documents if you can. We reply by email with a detailed quote and the list of steps.
Our prices depend on the document, language, formalities and deadline, so every request gets a free, no-obligation quote.