Document Legalisation & Apostille Service

A document legalisation and apostille service in Ireland manages the process of getting an Irish document ready for use abroad. Apostilles are issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Where a solicitor’s certification is required, a solicitor would provide it; where a notarial act is required, it is carried out only by an independent Irish Notary Public we arrange, and your solicitor does not notarise documents. a solicitor’s fees is separate from the Department’s per-document apostille charge.

The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.

What’s included

• Advice on what each destination country requires
• Arranging the necessary certification of your documents
• Handling submission for the apostille or authentication
• Keeping you updated throughout
• Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
• Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
• A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards

Who this is for

• People emigrating or studying abroad
• People marrying overseas
• Businesses using Irish documents abroad
• People asked by a foreign authority for an apostille

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then advise on requirements, arranges certification and handles submission.
4. The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an apostille service cost?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Who issues apostilles in Ireland?

The Department of Foreign Affairs.

Does your solicitor notarise documents?

No. Notarial acts are carried out by an independent Irish Notary Public, which we arrange.

For more on legal help for Irish businesses, see our Business Legal Advice hub.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.