Legalisation of Documents

Whether you are a private individual or you act on behalf of a company, you need to make sure your documents are up to scratch if you wish to conduct transactions or business abroad. To avoid disappointment or costly delays to your venture, it is best to make sure that any document you sign in England and Wales for use in a foreign country will be valid in that country.

For this you may need to get it notarised but also take further steps for authentication – this process is called Legalisation and is country-dependent. Where your document will be used determines what level of legalisation is required. It may only require FCDO apostille (a 3 working day process) or it may also need Chamber of Commerce and/or Embassy Legalisation – this process can take a few weeks.

Contact us today or call 01932 910225 for quick and hassle-free efficient assistance.

You will often need documents notarised and legalised if you are:

• Buying or selling real estate or property abroad
• Working on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures or collaborations involving an overseas entity
• Submitting international bids or tenders or supply agreements, especially to a government department.
• Involved with company formation / incorporation, including setting up of branches, liaisons or representative offices in a different country
• A party in litigation or court proceedings
• Organising export documents (including certificate of origin), bills of sale
• Working on Assignment of Intellectual Property or Patents and Trade Marks
• Executing foreign wills or dealing with probate overseas.
• Relocating or studying abroad.

Fully Managed Service, including legalisation of documents

We can take care of all aspects of FCDO Apostille, Chamber of Commerce Certification and Embassy legalisation, so you do not have to worry about these tasks.  Our Client Concierge and the Notary will talk you through what is required.