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Notary services: certified true copies, powers of attorney & more
We coordinate certified true copies, powers of attorney, affidavits and signature authentications with authorised professionals — and combine them with translation and apostille when needed.
Many procedures abroad require a document to be certified before it can be used: a copy certified as a true copy of the original, a signature witnessed and authenticated, or a power of attorney drafted in the right form and language.
We prepare your documents, arrange the appointment with an authorised notary, lawyer or commissioner, and make sure the result meets the requirements of the receiving authority — including bilingual powers of attorney (English/French or other languages).
Notarial acts are often the first step towards an apostille or embassy legalization. Because we handle the whole chain, nothing is missed between steps.
What is included
- Certified true copies of originals
- Powers of attorney (general and specific), bilingual if needed
- Affidavits and statutory declarations
- Signature witnessing and authentication
- Translation of notarial documents
- Follow-up apostille or legalization
How Notary services works
Tell us the purpose
Which document, for which authority and which country.
Draft & prepare
We prepare or review the text, in the right language(s).
Signing / certification
Appointment with an authorised professional.
Next steps
Apostille, legalization or translation if required.
Notary services across Vanuatu
We serve clients in every province and town of Vanuatu. Most requests can be started by email; originals can be dropped off or sent by courier.
Apostille by country
Using your document abroad? Check the route for the destination country.
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions
What is a certified true copy?
A copy of an original document that an authorised person has compared with the original and certified as a true and complete copy. Many authorities accept it instead of the original.
Can you draft a power of attorney for use abroad?
Yes. We can prepare or translate the power of attorney, including bilingual versions, and arrange signing, apostille or legalization so it is valid in the destination country.
Do I need to be present for signing?
For powers of attorney, affidavits and signature authentication, the signatory generally has to be present in person with valid ID. We tell you exactly what to bring.
Free, no-obligation quote
Tell us what you need — we reply within one business day
Prices depend on the document, the language pair, the country where it will be used and your deadline. Send us a short description (and a photo or scan if you have one) and we will reply with a fixed price and turnaround time.
- Fixed price before we start
- Scans or phone photos are fine for a quote
- Confidential handling of your documents
- English, French and Bislama spoken