Czech Republic signature authorization and legalization

Signature Authorization

If you need to sign important documents like contracts or a power of attorney, you may need signature authorization to confirm your identity.

You don’t have to go to a notary for this service. The Czech post office offers a notary service called Czech Point, where you can easily get your signature verified.

• Visit any Czech post office with Czech Point services.

• Bring your passport and residency permit.

• The fee for authorizing one document is 50 CZK per document.

• You can book an appointment online, and the system is available in English.

You can schedule an appointment before visiting the post office: 

 Book your Czech Point appointment here

When your number is called, go to the service window and say: "Potřebuji úředně ověřit podpis" (It means, I need to have my signature officially verified).

Legal Copies of Documents

If you need a certified copy of an important document, you can get one at Czech Point. This is useful for documents like:

Birth or marriage certificates University diplomas Any other official documents you don’t want to carry the original of

It doesn’t matter what language the document is in—Czech Point can certify a legal copy of it.

• 100 CZK for the first page

• 50 CZK for each additional page

• Book an appointment at your nearest post office with Czech Point services.

• When you arrive, get a reservation number from the machine using your booking code.

• When they call your number, go to the window and hand over the original documents you want to have copied and legalized.

• At the window, say:  "Potřebuji overit kopii dokladu" (It means, I need to have a certified copy of my document).

Please note: CzechPoint does not authorize certified copies of passports or ID cards.