Business Documents
Commercial Documents May Follow a Different Legalisation Route
DIRCO separates commercial and international trade-related documentation from several standard civic documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are commercial documents processed exactly like birth certificates?
No. Commercial documents can follow different authentication requirements.
Can a company contract need notarisation?
Depending on the document and destination, private contracts may require notarisation and High Court processing.
Should a business confirm requirements before signing documents?
For international use, it is sensible to confirm the receiving authority's requirements first.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services