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Apostille / Notarisation
Apostille Legalisation (with Notarisation)
What is an Apostille?
Put simply an Apostille certificate authenticates the signature of the public official who has signed the document in your home state. The Apostille certificate confirms the person that signed the document has the authority to do so and that the document should therefore be recognised as legal without further evidence in another member state. A member state being any country which has joined the Hague Convention.
Why have an Apostille certificate?
Prior to the introduction of Apostille certificates the burden on international courts and authorities to judge foreign documents as authentic was quite considerable. On the 5 October 1961 the Hague Convention abolished the requirement of legalisation for foreign public documents. The Convention reduces all of the formalities of legalisation to the simple delivery of a certificate in a prescribed form, entitled "Apostille", by the authorities of the State where the document originates. This certificate, placed on the document, is dated, numbered and registered. The verification of its registration can be carried out without difficulty by means of a simple request for information addressed to the authority which delivered the certificate.
Which countries recognise Apostille certificates?
There are currently over 60 member states of the Hague convention, follow the link to a list of these countries. In addition to those countries which are members of the Hague convention many other countries will also recognise an Apostille certificate. We recommend you check with the entity you intend to present the Apostille certificate to as to whether the Apostille certificate will be acceptable.
What type of document can be certified by an Apostille?
Virtually any official document can be legalised through the Apostille process. Follow the link to a list of the most popular documents. If the document you want legalised for use overseas is not listed please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss the details.
What information is contained on the Apostille?
The certificate contains the following information:
Country of origin
Name of signatory on the document
The capacity in which that signatory has acted
If the document has been sealed/stamped instead of signed then the details of the authority
Place of certification
Date of certification
Issuing authorities details
Certificate number
Stamp of issuing authority
Authorised signature of authority
How long does it take?
We aim to have your Apostille certificate issued within five working days from receipt of your documents and payment. Delivery time is dependant on the delivery service you order. Usually you will receive your Apostille certificate within two weeks of us receiving the documents from you.
How do I use your Apostille service?
Please complete the form on the left below the navigation menu or contact us by phone or post. One of our advisers will contact you to arrange payment and receipt of your documents for issue with the Apostille.
Where can I read the Hague Convention document?
Please follow this link to read the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirements of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents
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