Notary Public

Notary Public

A Notary Public is a public officer appointed by the Supreme Court of Ireland to serve the public in matters usually concerned with foreign or international business. Acts carried out by a Notary Public are recognised around the world.

A Notary Public is empowered by law to carry out the following services:

• Administer Oaths
• Witness/ Attest Signatures on Deeds and official documents
• Authenticate Documents for use in Ireland or abroad (e.g. Marriage Certificates, Powers of Attorney, Qualifications, etc.)
• Take Affidavits (other than for use within the courts of Ireland)
• Take Affirmations and Declarations
• Receive and Make Protests under Mercantile Law (promissory notes and Bills of Exchange) and issue notarial certificates in respect of documents and persons
• Draw up Powers of Attorney and other legal documents customarily prepared by Notaries Public
• Assist in matters of Admiralty Law and Ships Protests
• Certification of documents for foreign adoptions
• Procure an Apostille Certificate* from the Department of Foreign Affairs verifying the authenticity of documents for use abroad
• Certifying the authenticity of official signatures and/or the official seal applied to a public document under the Legalisation* procedure.

We are connected Notaries Public in all counties office of Ireland. If you are in need of the assistance of a Notary Public, fill out our form below and we will se up the connection.

*For more information on the Apostille Certificate and process visit the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland.