Doing legal paperwork in a foreign country can get confusing and overwhelming, especially if you’re an expat or foreigner who just moved to Saigon. If you’re looking for where to go, here’s the addresses you need:

Department of Justice 

https://sotuphap.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/

141-143 Pasteur, D3; 

+84 8 3829 0230

District Department of Justice (for certifying true copies and translations): 

District 1 Department of Justice: 

http://quan1.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/

47 Le Duan, D1; +84 8 3827 9446

District 3 Department of Justice:

https://sotuphap.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/

141-143 Pasteur, D3

+84 28 3829 0230

The City Department of Foreign Affairs 

http://www.mofahcm.gov.vn/vi/

6 Alexandre Rhodes, D1 (to legalise papers)

+84 28 3822 4224

For information on marriage in Vietnam go to How to Get Married in Vietnam