Does a Certificate of Incumbency need notarising?

Legalisation is another important process that can only be carried out once your Certificate of Incumbency has been notarised. 

Basically, legalisation proves that the notary’s details are legitimate by checking their stamp, seal and signature against records kept by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

It should be noted that different countries have different legalisation requirements. 

Apostilles

Most countries accept apostilles as a form of legalisation, which were introduced by the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention to be a quicker way of being able to use documents in signatory countries. We offer several apostille packages to suit different needs and timeframes. 

Embassy legalisation

However, there are still a number of countries that do not accept apostilles as a sole form of legalisation. Instead, they use embassy or consulate legalisation, which is a longer process in which documents are sent to the FCDO, then to the embassy of the country you want to visit. 

Embassy legalisation processes can vary from country to country, as some countries like the UAE, use apostilles as part of the process. 

As a Notary Public with years of experience in dealing with documents, we can manage every step of the apostille or embassy legalisation process. Simply contact us to find out what we can do for you.