Legalization of export commercial documents
The set of commercial documents to be legalized must have the following:

  • Original and one copy of the commercial invoice.
  • Original and one copy of the bill of lading or airway bill.
  • Original and one copy of the certificate of origin.

The consular fee for the legalization of one set of commercial documents is US$ 75.00.
Note: The invoices and certificates of origin must be certified by an officially authorized Chamber of Commerce. The Embassy does not issue certificates of origin.

Legalization of documents in general
The Embassy legalizes documents signed before notary public whose commission has to be certified by a County Clerk and then by the Secretary of State. Documents issued by the Federal Government do not need to be certified by notary public or State Government.

Cost of legalization of documents in general
The consular fee for the legalization of documents has to be paid in cash or money order payable to the Embassy of Paraguay. No personal checks.
Following are the fees that apply:

    • Articles of incorporation of corporate entities - $ 165.00
    • Original trademark and patents - $ 135.00
    • Copy of trademark and patents - $ 45.00
    • Original of authorizations to extent or renew trademarks and patents - $ 135.00
    • Copy of authorizations to extent or renew trademarks and patents - $ 45.00
    • Original of chemical formula for commercial purposes - $ 95.00
    • Copy of chemical formula for commercial purposes - $ 45.00
    • Other documents not mentioned in prior paragraphs - $ 55.00
    • Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates - $ 30.00
    • Police records - $ 35.00
    • Life and residency certificate, travel document - $ 30.00
    • High school transcript, diploma or degree program - $ 25.00
    • College transcript, diploma and degree program - $ 35.00
    • Elementary school transcript, diploma or degree program – no charge.
    • Other documents not mentioned in prior paragraphs - $ 35.00
    • General power of attorney - $ 115.00
    • Special power of attorney - $ 95.00
    • Affidavit or donation letter - $ 55.00
    • Other documents not mentioned in prior paragraphs - $ 55.00