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What is a Notary Public and how can it help your business?
A Notary Public is a publicly appointed person who is authorized to perform important document services, such as notarization, authentication and apostille. These services are often necessary to ensure that the documents are valid and that they meet the legal requirements. As a business owner, having access to these services can be critical in order to carry out important business transactions or to meet certain regulatory requirements.
Notarization
Notarization is a service used to confirm that a signature on a document is genuine and that the document is legally valid. A Notary Public can perform the notarization of important documents, such as contracts, agreements, wills or other legal documents. When the document is notarized, it is valid and can be used in legal contexts. By using a Notary Public for the notarization of important documents, your company can be sure that the document is legally valid and that it meets the legal requirements.
Vidimization
Notarization is a service used to confirm that a copy of an original document is an exact copy. A Notary Public can perform the authentication of documents that may be needed to meet certain regulatory requirements or to verify that a copy is accurate. By using a Notary Public to authenticate documents, your company can be sure that the copy is accurate and meets the legal requirements.
Apostille
Apostille is a service used to legalize documents to be used abroad. A Notary Public can issue an apostille on documents issued in Sweden and to be used in another country that has ratified the Hague Convention. An apostille is an international confirmation that makes the document valid and can be used abroad. By using a Notary Public for apostille, your company can be sure that the document is valid and can be used in the foreign country.
Can a Notary Public issue an Apostille?
Yes. Important to know is that the only person who can do this is a Notary Public with the appointment they received from the County Board. But how does it actually work? In summary, an Apostille is a kind of certification for documentation that, usually, must be presented to foreign actors. For example, for a bank, estate agent, foreign authority, etc. The Apostille stamp certifies that the document has been officially certified by an elected person from the Swedish state. This means that confidence that the document is de facto genuine is strengthened. In other words, this means that the document does not need to be certified by, for example, a Swedish embassy or consulate, but a Notary Public’s certification is sufficient.
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a form of legalization of a document issued by an authority. It is an internationally recognized form of legalization used to verify that a document is valid in another country. An apostille is a special stamp or a special certificate issued by an authority or persons authorized by an authority in the country where the document was issued.
What do I need an apostille?
You may need an apostille if you plan to use a document issued in Sweden in another country. This may include documents issued by authorities, such as birth certificates, extracts from the civil registration register, diplomas, marriage certificates, or other types of documents. An apostille confirms that the document is valid in the country where it was issued, and enables it to be used in another country.
What is the difference between an apostille and a legalization?
An apostille is a form of legalization, but there are also other forms of legalization that may be required depending on the country where the document is to be used. Legalization is a process where an authority or a person authorized by an authority verifies that a document is issued by an authority and signed by an authorized official. An apostille is a special form of legalization used to verify that a document is valid in another country. An Apostille is an internationally recognized form of legalization.
Which countries use apostille?
Many countries use apostille to legalize documents to be used in other countries. There are a number of countries that have signed the Hague Convention of 1961, which is an international agreement for the use of apostilles. Countries that have signed the convention include Sweden, Spain, Estonia, USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and many more.
Where can I get an apostille?
In Sweden, only lawyers who have an appointment from the County Administrative Board as Notary Public are entitled to issue Apostilles. A Notary Public does not work for the state, but has received a so-called state appointment through the County Board which gives them the right to issue certain stamps and certificates.
Which documents can be apostilled?
Usually all kinds of public documents, such as birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce certificates, diplomas, extracts from the charge register, authorized translations and the like.
Do I need to get an Apostille in my documents if I'm going to use it in another country?
It depends on where you are going to use the document and which nation it comes from, as well as what requirement those who requested the document have made. The Hague Convention applies to approximately 106 countries, and if both countries are members of the convention, an apostille is required.
How much does it cost to get an apostille?
It costs SEK 499 to get an Apostille on a physical document.