What are the legalisation requirements for the various countries in the world?
Explanatory notes: Please note that the following list is only intended as a useful guide. In particular cases, the requirements may be different and one should check in each case. Usually you will have instructions from the person or authority that requires your document. No further legalisation: You need do nothing further, since the notary’s seal and signature are enough. Foreign Office plus consulate: The document is sealed and signed by the notary, then goes to the Foreign Office legalisation department, is stamped by them (at their fee of £12 per document) and then is taken to the consulate of the country in which the document is to be used. They also charge a fee, and stamp the document in their turn, and give it back to you. We can arrange to deal with this process for you for a fee. Apostille: The document is sealed and signed by the notary, then goes to the Foreign Office legalisation department and is stamped by them (at their fee of £12 per document). They then give it back
