Contact Hugh Phelan — Notary Public Cork
Professional notarisation, apostille and legal document services in Douglas, Cork
📞 021-489-7134
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Douglas, Cork, Ireland | Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm
An apostille is an international certificate that authenticates Irish documents for use in countries that have signed the Hague Convention of 1961. Here is how to get one in Ireland.
Step-by-Step: Getting an Irish Apostille
Check if apostille is needed: Confirm with the receiving organisation (employer, government body, university) in the other country that they need an apostille specifically.
Contact a Notary Public: For many documents, notarisation is required before the apostille. Call Hugh Phelan on 021-489-7134.
Notarise your document: Bring originals to Hugh Phelan's Douglas Cork office. Documents are notarised as required.
Department of Foreign Affairs: The notarised document is submitted to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs for the apostille certificate.
Receive apostilled document: Typically 5-10 working days. Your document is now ready for use abroad.
Apostille vs Legalisation
For countries that haven't signed the Hague Convention (e.g. China, UAE for some purposes), full legalisation through the foreign country's embassy may be required instead of or in addition to an apostille.
Contact Hugh Phelan — Notary Public Cork
Professional notarisation, apostille and legal document services in Douglas, Cork
📞 021-489-7134
Request Appointment →
Douglas, Cork, Ireland | Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm