Prepare documents to be recognised where they will be used
A document may need notarisation, apostille, consular attestation, embassy legalisation or certified translation depending on where it was issued, where it will be used and the authority receiving it. Imperial Law Suite coordinates the required chain before the document enters an immigration or cross border process.
Scope of assistance
Documents and processes
- Personal and civil status documents
- Academic and professional records
- Corporate and commercial documents
- Powers of attorney and declarations
- Notarisation and apostille coordination
- Embassy or consular attestation
- Translation and translator certification coordination
- Destination authority requirement checks
Intended for.
- Individuals and families using documents abroad
- Employers and mobility teams
- Founders and businesses
- Professional advisors coordinating cross border matters
What to provide in an enquiry
- 01
State the document type.
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Identify the issuing country and destination country.
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Name the receiving authority and intended use.
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Provide the required deadline without uploading the document.
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Use the secure channel supplied if the matter is accepted.
Continue with the relevant context.
Discuss your matter privately.
Set out the decision, people and jurisdictions involved so the appropriate scope can be confirmed.
Do not upload sensitive originals through the public form. Requirements depend on the issuing country, destination and receiving authority and must be confirmed for the particular document.
The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration law, sponsor obligations and residency or citizenship programmes are jurisdiction-specific and subject to change without notice. No lawyer-client relationship is created by reading this page or by submitting an enquiry. Work begins only after formal acceptance and written engagement terms. Nothing here should be relied upon in place of advice on your own facts.