The firm Consultores y Abogados Internacionales (CONABI) issued a statement on its social media to refute a rumor circulating on digital platforms, which suggested that the legalization of documents at the Ministry of Justice of Cuba (MINJUS) was being affected due to a lack of stamps.
The publication -which CONABI labels as "false"- claimed that the procedures would currently operate in an "intermittent" manner, with longer waiting times, and indicated that the service could be restored in October.
The news spread quickly among Cubans both on the island and abroad, many of whom were in the process of handling immigration, academic, or notarial procedures that depend on the legalization of documents.
"We have become aware of the circulation of false and unofficial information on social media, claiming that the legalization of documents at MINJUS would be affected and would resume in October," the firm stated in its Facebook post.
“CONABI categorically denies this information,” stated the entity.
Services are operating normally
According to the statement, there is no interruption in the processes managed by CONABI. "Our services for legalization and obtaining documents are continuing without any difficulties and with total normality," the entity stated.
The firm also emphasized that its staff remains operational. "Our technical and legal team is working normally, and we continue processing all requests with the agility, security, and transparency that characterize us," they reiterated.
In light of the proliferation of unverified data, CONABI urged its clients and the general public not to disseminate information from unofficial sources, to contact the entity directly with any questions, and to keep in mind that "only information issued by CONABI is valid regarding the status of services."
The company stated that its official contact channels include email, website, social media, and Telegram, and that its team is available to address any inquiries or concerns from users.
CONABI is one of the entities authorized by the Ministry of Justice to process legalizations in Cuba, and since August 2024, it offers the online management of criminal records and their subsequent legalization.
In January 2025, it expanded that service to include certifications from the Civil Registry, providing digital payments without the need to make an appointment.
Change of jurisdiction in the legalization of documents in Cuba
From February 3, 2025, the responsibility for legalizing Cuban documents intended for abroad was transferred from MINREX to MINJUS, by Agreement 10034 of the Council of Ministers.
As it was explained at the time, that transfer did not alter the procedures or the fees, and the documents already legalized by MINREX retain full validity.
To this change was added the entry into force of the Law 175 of Notaries on January 7, 2026, which established that documents authorized by Cuban consuls or diplomatic officials abroad no longer require legalization by the MINJUS to take effect in Cuba.
This exception, however, does not apply to documents issued by foreign authorities, which follow the traditional circuit.
Previously, in April 2023, MINREX itself had publicly acknowledged the existence of backlogs in the legalization service, which caused distrust among users.
Although in May 2024, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla insisted that those delays had been resolved, the memory of that crisis continues to fuel distrust whenever any information arises about potential interruptions.
The current tariff guide for 2026, regulated by Resolution 63/2026 of the Ministry of Justice, establishes that the legalization of academic documents, notarial deeds, and copies of judgments for abroad costs 40 Cuban pesos for permanent residents and 1,000 pesos for non-residents.
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