Quick Answer
Documents that commonly need notarisation include powers of attorney for use abroad, property purchase documents for foreign countries, corporate documents for international business, immigration and visa application documents, academic transcripts for overseas study, marriage documents for foreign weddings, and any document requiring an apostille from the DFA.
Common Documents Requiring Notarisation
Property & Financial
- Powers of attorney for property transactions abroad
- Property purchase/sale contracts
- Mortgage documents for foreign banks
- Financial statements for international institutions
Corporate & Business
- Board resolutions for foreign authorities
- Company formation documents
- Shareholder agreements
- Articles of association
Personal & Immigration
- Visa and work permit applications
- Student visa documents
- Marriage documents for foreign ceremonies
- Birth certificates for overseas use
- Name change documents
Professional & Academic
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Professional qualifications
- Medical degrees for practice abroad
- Teaching qualifications
Not Sure If Your Document Needs Notarisation?
Contact Hugh Phelan at (021) 489-7134. He can advise whether notarisation is required for your specific document and destination country.
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Hugh Phelan — Notary Public Cork
Solicitor & Notary Public appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland.