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Document Legalization And Authentication In Nigeria – Step By Step Guide

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Getting ready to move to a new country always entails a lot of paperwork! Since certain countries only recognize legalized international certificates, it's a good idea to have those...

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Josephine Uba
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Getting ready to move to a new country always entails a lot of paperwork! Since certain countries only recognize legalized international certificates, it's a good idea to have those you'll need abroad authenticated until you travel. This method verifies that a certificate was issued by a legitimate authority and that the signature is authentic. Learn about the legalization of documents in Nigeria.

What is Document Legalization?

Legalization, also known as document attestation, is a process that involves the formal validation of Nigerian documents for use in other countries. The Embassies and Consulates of the destination countries are usually in charge of this process. For example, if you need anyone in the UAE to look after your property on your behalf, you'll need a power of attorney from the UAE embassy in Nigeria. They have no legal standing in the UAE until they take this important measure. All Nigerian certificates that are to be used in any foreign country

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