High Court & Notarial
Private Documents Can Include Employment Contracts
DIRCO identifies employment contracts among examples of private documents that may need notarisation and High Court authentication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employment contract be apostilled?
It may require notarisation and the High Court route depending on the destination country.
Does an employment contract go directly to DIRCO?
Not necessarily. DIRCO identifies it as a type of private document that may first require a notarial and High Court process.
Who determines whether it is needed?
The receiving foreign authority or mission should specify its requirements.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services