High Court & Notarial
Non-Apostille Countries May Need High Court Authentication Plus DIRCO
For certain private documents destined for countries outside the Apostille Convention, DIRCO describes a High Court authentication followed by DIRCO authentication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the destination country is not an Apostille country?
Certain private documents may need High Court authentication and then DIRCO authentication.
Does the High Court finish the entire process?
Not for the non-convention route described by DIRCO; DIRCO provides the final authentication stage.
Why does the route differ?
The international legalisation system used by the destination country determines the required chain.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services