Many people confuse notarisation and apostille legalisation, but they serve different purposes.
A notary public certifies the authenticity of a document or signature within the UK.
An apostille, on the other hand, makes that notarised or official document valid internationally.
In short:
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Notary = verifies authenticity within the UK
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Apostille = confirms authenticity for use abroad
You might need both for certain documents — for example, when sending a power of attorney or academic certificate to another country.
At The Apostille Office, we can arrange both notarisation and apostille legalisation under one roof, saving you time and effort.
