Q1032. How recently must a Department of Business Development (DBD) shareholder list (Bor Or Jor 5) be issued before MFA legalization?

Answered by the NYC Visa & Translation legalization desk

Freshness depends on the receiving authority’s requirements and the MFA’s current submission rules; do not assume a universal age limit for Bor Or Jor 5. First, ask the overseas recipient whether its cutoff concerns the DBD certification date, the shareholder meeting date, or the underlying filing date. Then obtain a DBD-certified shareholder list that meets that requirement and confirm whether its paper or electronic certification format is accepted for legalization. Prepare any required translation with all dates and shareholder details reproduced accurately. A common pitfall is treating a newly certified copy as proof that the underlying shareholder information was recently updated. Verify the applicable date and format requirements with the Department of Consular Affairs and receiving authority before filing.