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What is an apostilled document and how do i get it apostilled?

  • 29-12-2017 03:28AM
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    isnottheword
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    Im in the process of applying for a visa. Part of the process requires certain documentation to be apostilled. Is this the same as having them notarised?


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  • #2
    Peregrinus
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    isnottheword wrote: »
    Im in the process of applying for a visa. Part of the process requires certain documentation to be apostilled. Is this the same as having them notarised?
    Sadly not; it’s a much more elaborate process.

    What is the document, and for what country do you want it apostilled?


  • #3
    AGC
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    If they are Irish documents the Departmemt of Foreign Affairs can do them.


  • #4
    whomitconcerns
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    http://www.notarypublic.ie/apostille-and-legalisation/


    "An Apostille is a certificate issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs verifying the genuineness of the signature and/or seal of a public officer e.g. a Notary Public, on a public document and the capacity in which he or she has acted. It is sometimes referred to as a ‘fast-track’ version of legalisation.The Apostille certificate may be stamped on or attached to the public document required to be apostilled. It is obtained by presenting the document at the Department of Foreign Affairs, which in Dublin is as and from Monday 22nd February 2016 at Knockmaun House, 42-47, Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, open Monday to Friday 9:30 to 12:30 and 2.30 to 4.00 with telephone number Tel: + 353 1 4082174 and its website address is: https://www.dfa.ie/travel/our-services/authenticating-documents/ and in Cork at 1A South Mall, Cork, and paying the appropriate consular fee, normally €40.00 per document.
    From 22nd February 2016 DFA in Dublin are moving to permanent offices at Knockmaun House, 42-47, Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 TN83.
    The Apostille procedure applies in lieu of Legalisation between countries that have signed and ratified or acceded to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961. Ireland ratified the Convention in 1999.Other countries in which the Apostille procedure applies may be checked on the the Hague Convention website, where a list of countries adhering to the Apostille system abolishing the need for legalisation, and also those countries not Hague Convention Countries Adhering or likely also on the Department of Foreign Affairs webpage."


  • #5
    isnottheword
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    Document is for the Dominican Republic. So do I have to get it notarised first and then apostatized? Do I have to go to the DR embassy or consulate for this ...as that's an issue - nearest is in London!
    AGC wrote:
    If they are Irish documents the Departmemt of Foreign Affairs can do them.
    It's an irish document. Do I have to go to Dublin for this? I'm in Galway.


  • #6
    Marcusm
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    isnottheword wrote: »
    Document is for the Dominican Republic. So do I have to get it notarised first and then apostatized? Do I have to go to the DR embassy or consulate for this ...as that's an issue - nearest is in London!


    It's an irish document. Do I have to go to Dublin for this? I'm in Galway.

    DR is a Hague convention so an apostille is what you need. You can find people who will bring it to DFA for you for a fee. Make sure it is Irish issued; you’d be surprised how many educational certs (esp further education, TEFL etc) are actually U.K. and need to be legalised or apostles by FCO rather than DFA.


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