Notary Services Blog

Expert guides on document notarisation, apostille requirements, international documents, and more. Practical advice from Hugh Phelan, Solicitor & Notary Public in Cork.

Country Guides

Notarising documents for specific countries — requirements, apostille or legalisation, and what to expect.

Country Guide 16 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in the United States from Ireland

Apostille requirements, common documents, state variations, and step-by-step process for US-bound documents.

Country Guide 16 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in the United Kingdom from Cork

Post-Brexit requirements, apostille process, and the advantage of a dual-qualified notary for UK documents.

Country Guide 17 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Spain from Ireland

Property purchases, NIE applications, apostille requirements, and sworn translation for Spanish documents.

Country Guide 17 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in France from Ireland

Certificat de Coutume, French notaire requirements, property transactions, and sworn translation.

Country Guide 18 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Germany from Ireland

Apostille, certified German translation, business documents, and GmbH registration requirements.

Country Guide 18 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Australia from Ireland

Visa applications, skilled migration, skills assessment, and apostille requirements for Australia.

Country Guide 19 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Canada from Ireland

Canada's 2024 Hague Convention membership, Express Entry, and provincial requirements.

Country Guide 19 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in the UAE from Ireland

Embassy legalisation, attestation chain, employment documents, and business requirements for the UAE.

Country Guide 20 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in China from Ireland

Chinese embassy legalisation, work visa requirements, and WFOE business registration documents.

Country Guide 20 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in India from Ireland

Apostille process, property powers of attorney, NRI requirements, and common documents for India.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Italy from Ireland

Apostille, sworn translation, property purchases, and Codice Fiscale requirements.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Portugal from Ireland

NIF applications, D7 visa, Golden Visa, property purchases, and apostille process.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in the Netherlands from Ireland

BSN registration, BV company setup, property transactions, and the Hague Convention founding member.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Switzerland from Ireland

Cantonal requirements, banking, employment permits, and multi-language translation needs.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Japan from Ireland

JET Programme, work visas, business registration, and marriage in Japan.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in South Korea from Ireland

E-2 teaching visas, business setup, apostille process, and employment requirements.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Brazil from Ireland

CPF registration, apostille (since 2016), business setup, and sworn Portuguese translation.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in South Africa from Ireland

Work permits, SAQA credential evaluation, business registration, and apostille process.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in New Zealand from Ireland

Skilled migrant visas, professional registration, NZQA evaluation, and apostille.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Singapore from Ireland

Employment passes, ACRA company setup, and apostille process (member since 2021).

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Hong Kong from Ireland

Embassy legalisation (not apostille), employment visas, and business registration.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Poland from Ireland

Property transactions, inheritance, family matters, and sworn Polish translation.

Country Guide 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Turkey from Ireland

Property purchases, residence permits, marriage, and apostille process.

Legalisation 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Saudi Arabia from Ireland

Full attestation chain, employment visas, business setup — not a Hague Convention member.

Legalisation 22 May 2025

Notarising Documents for Use in Qatar from Ireland

Full attestation chain via London, employment visas, and business licensing.

Property Guides

Buying property abroad? Notary documents you need from Ireland.

Immigration, Business & Emigration

Guides for immigration applications, overseas business setup, and emigrating from Ireland.

Immigration

Immigration Documents That Need Notarisation in Ireland

Comprehensive guide to work visas, family visas, student visas, and what documents to notarise.

Immigration

Notarising Documents for a US Green Card Application

USCIS requirements, affidavit of support, and apostille for permanent residency applications.

Immigration

Notarising Documents for an Australian Visa Application

Skilled visas, partner visas, student visas — certification standards and requirements.

Business

Setting Up a Business Abroad from Cork — Notary Requirements

Corporate document notarisation for international business expansion — Hague and non-Hague countries.

Adoption

International Adoption from Cork — Notary Document Guide

Hague Adoption Convention, country-specific requirements, and adoption dossier preparation.

Emigration

Documents Irish Emigrants Need Notarised Before Leaving Ireland

Essential pre-departure checklist — get these notarised before you go.

Business

Company Formation Documents That Need Notarisation

Certificates of incorporation, board resolutions, and corporate documents for international setup.

Business

Notarising Share Transfer Documents

Stock transfer forms, board resolutions, and cross-border M&A requirements.

Business

Corporate Powers of Attorney — International Use

Types, key elements, board resolutions, and authentication for corporate PoA.

Business

Notary Services for Import & Export Businesses in Cork

Certificates of origin, commercial invoices, and trade documentation notarisation.

Business

Notarising Commercial Contracts for International Use

Agency agreements, distribution, licensing, joint ventures, and franchise contracts.

Apostille & Legalisation Guides

Step-by-step guides to getting apostilles and embassy legalisation for your documents.

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