Notary Public Services
If you need documents notarised, certified, or prepared for use abroad, we provide efficient notary public services with clear guidance on what is required and how the process works, ensuring your documents are properly completed and accepted where they are needed.
Notary Public
A Notary Public is a legal professional authorised to certify documents, witness signatures, and prepare documents for use in other countries. Notary services are often required where documents are being used outside Ireland or where certified copies of official documents are needed.
We assist individuals and businesses with a wide range of notary services and can guide you through the process, including whether your document requires notarisation, an Apostille, or further legalisation through an embassy.
Our aim is to make the process straightforward and efficient, particularly where documents are needed urgently for work, travel, property transactions, or business matters abroad.
Documents Commonly Notarised
We regularly notarise and certify documents including:
Passports and identification documents
Birth, marriage and death certificates
Educational certificates and transcripts
Affidavits and statutory declarations
Powers of Attorney for use abroad
Property documents for foreign transactions
Company documents and resolutions
Contracts and legal agreements
Proof of address and bank documents
Adoption and immigration documents
If you are unsure whether your document requires notarisation, you can contact us and we will advise you before arranging an appointment.
Apostille and Legalisation of Documents
In many cases, notarised documents must also be authenticated for use abroad. This is often done by obtaining an Apostille from the Department of Foreign Affairs, or in some cases by further legalisation through an embassy.
The requirements depend on the country where the document will be used. We can advise on whether your document requires:
Notarisation only
Notarisation and Apostille
Notarisation, Apostille and Embassy Legalisation
We can also arrange Apostille and legalisation services where required, which helps ensure documents are accepted in the relevant country without delay.
The Notary Process
The notary process is usually straightforward, but documents must be properly prepared and identification must be verified before notarisation can take place.
Typically, the process involves:
Reviewing the document in advance
Confirming identification requirements
Signing the document in the presence of the Notary Public
Notarial certification and sealing of the document
Arranging Apostille or legalisation if required
In most cases, documents must not be signed in advance, as the signature must be witnessed by the Notary Public.
Speak With a Solicitor
If you require a document to be notarised or are unsure whether notarisation is required, we can guide you through the process and explain exactly what is needed before your appointment.
We understand that notary services are often time-sensitive, and we aim to provide appointments as quickly as possible where documents are urgent.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Notary Public is a legal professional authorised to certify documents, witness signatures, administer oaths, and prepare documents for use in foreign jurisdictions. Notaries play an important role in verifying documents so that they are recognised internationally.
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You may need a Notary Public when documents are being used outside Ireland, such as for foreign property transactions, working abroad, company matters overseas, immigration documents, or Powers of Attorney for use in another country.
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Yes. You must bring valid photo identification such as a passport or driving licence, and in some cases proof of address may also be required. Identification is necessary so the Notary Public can verify your identity before notarising the document.
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Yes, in most cases documents must be signed in the presence of the Notary Public. You should not sign the document in advance unless you have been specifically instructed to do so.
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An Apostille is a certificate issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs that confirms the authenticity of a notarised document so that it will be recognised in another country. Some countries require an Apostille before documents can be used there.