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No Notary Like in Germany
Cyprus has no notary system. Functions distributed: property purchase (lawyer), company formation (lawyer + Registrar), certifications (Certifying Officer/Commissioner for Oaths), Apostille (Ministry of Justice).
Common Certifications
Certified copies: €5-20 at District Court or Commissioner for Oaths. Affidavits: €15-30. Apostille: €10-20 at Ministry of Justice. Sworn translations: €20-40/page. Power of Attorney: €100-300.
This was exactly our experience: Common Certifications Certified copies: €5-20 at District Court or Commissioner for Oaths. Affidavits: €15-30.
– Family from Vienna, in Nicosia since 2023
For German Authorities
Apostille chain: Cypriot document → certification → Apostille → valid for Germany. German Embassy Nicosia: for German documents needing consular certification (€25-90, book online).
Notarial Certifications in Cyprus
Locations: Nicosia
Topics: No Notary Like in Germany, Common Certifications, For German Authorities
CMC Practical Tip
Common Certifications Certified copies: €5-20 at District Court or Commissioner for Oaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
No – notary system doesn't exist in Cyprus. Certifications: Commissioner for Oaths or Certifying Officer.
Lawyer with special certification authority. Every city. €10-30 per certification.
Ministry of Justice Nicosia. €10-20, 1-5 days. Needed for Cypriot documents used in Germany.
Yes – coordinates entire process: certification, Apostille, sworn translation. For clients: organized within advisory.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.