Before you start
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Book a ConsultationWhen It Applies
You are preparing documents for notarisation, apostille, authentication, commissioner of oaths, or foreign use.
Not For
- Personalised legal advice, document drafting, court filing, or final legal strategy.
Documents
- Original document
- ID or passport
- Receiving-institution instructions
- Proof of authority
- Translations if required
Timeline
- Start with facts and documents.
- Before the next step, check deadlines and questions.
- Afterwards, save the outcome and calendar follow-ups.
Tips
- Keep documents in date order.
- Do not sign documents you do not understand.
- Get legal help if a deadline, court date, property issue, employment issue, family issue, or financial risk is involved.
Warning Signs
- The receiving country has specific rules.
- You are told to sign before witnessing.
- Names or ID numbers differ.
- The document may need High Court, DIRCO, or embassy steps.