General International Documents
A Commissioner of Oaths Certification May Not Be Enough
DIRCO states that documents certified by Commissioners of Oaths as true copies must be taken to a Public Notary for the relevant international legalisation route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Commissioner of Oaths certify a copy for international apostille?
DIRCO's guidance says copies certified by Commissioners of Oaths must be taken to a Public Notary for this route.
Why is a Public Notary needed?
The High Court process is designed to verify the Public Notary's signature or seal.
Does this apply to every document?
The exact route depends on the document type and destination.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services