Notarial Services in Ireland

Full List of Notarial Services in Ireland

1. Certified Copy Documents

The most common notarial service. The notary compares the original document with a copy and certifies that the copy is a true and accurate reproduction. Used for passports, birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates, and company documents.

2. Authentication of Signatures

The notary verifies the identity of the signatory and witnesses their signature on a legal document. The notarial certificate confirms who signed, when, and in what capacity. Required for powers of attorney, deeds, and contracts for use abroad.

3. Affidavits and Statutory Declarations

The notary administers the oath and witnesses the swearing or affirmation of an affidavit or statutory declaration. These are sworn written statements for use in foreign legal proceedings or administrative processes.

4. Powers of Attorney for International Use

If you need to appoint someone to act on your behalf in a foreign country — to sell property, manage a bank account, or conduct business — an Irish notary public can prepare and authenticate the power of attorney in the form required by the destination country.

5. Company and Business Documents

Authentication of company resolutions, certificates of incorporation, memoranda and articles of association, directors' certificates, and shareholder resolutions for use in international transactions, regulatory filings, and cross-border M&A.

6. Apostille Certificates

After notarisation, documents for use in countries that are members of the Hague Convention require an apostille from the Department of Foreign Affairs. The apostille authenticates the notary's signature and seal. Your notary can arrange or advise on apostille applications.

7. Legalisation for Non-Hague Countries

For countries not in the Hague Convention (including some Middle Eastern and African countries), the document may need to be legalised through the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and then through the destination country's embassy in Ireland. Your notary can advise on the full chain.

8. Notarial Certificates for Foreign Legal Systems

Where a foreign jurisdiction requires a specific form of notarial certificate (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, or German form), an Irish notary can prepare certificates in the required format, often in bilingual form.

How Much Do Notarial Services Cost in Ireland?

Fees are set by individual notaries and are not regulated. Always confirm the full fee including apostille and any out-of-pocket costs before proceeding.