What Are The Differences Between Legalisation And Notarisation?

Relocation or emigration to a new country can seem daunting even though exciting because of the amount of administration and paperwork involved. As part of the immigration requirements, high chances are you will be required to legalise your documents before submitting them with your application. This article explores the differences between legalisation and notarisation to help you plan your move.

Many countries including Germany, the United States, United Kingdom only recognise legalised international certificates or documents. The process of legalisation involves vetting the authenticity of a certificate or document issued by a legitimate issuing authority. The Embassies and Consulates of the destination countries play an important role in the vetting process.