Notarial Services

The Embassy can only notarize documents intended for use in the United States or documents required in connection with a U.S. visa, passport or taxation matters.

Opening Hours

Notarial Services are offered four mornings a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, between 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. only.
Appointments for notarial services are unnecessary.

Identification required

In order to receive notarial services, you must bring your document(s), and at least one form of government-issued photo identification - such as a drivers license or passport. If your name has changed due to marriage or divorce, and you do not have identification in either your married or divorced name, must bring an original of the civil marriage certificate or divorce certificate as proof of your name change.

Fees

The fee is $30.00 for the first signature/seal; and $20.00 for each additional signature/seal, regardless of the number of documents. These fees also apply to certified copies. The fee can be paid in dollars or the euro equivalent in cash. Unfortunately, the Embassy is unable to accept either credit cards, debit cards or checks.

Types of Notarials

Acknowledgement

An Acknowledgement of Execution is used for legal agreements, deeds, powers of attorney, bills of sale, business documents, corporate acknowledgements, etc. for use in the United States.

Affidavit

An Affidavit is a sworn statement made by you. Write out the statement you wish to make, but do not sign the form, until you are present in front of the Consul Officer at the Embassy.

Certified True Copy

Please bring the original with you.

WHAT DOCUMENTS WE CANNOT NOTARIZE AT THE EMBASSY

-- Authentication of Irish Public Documents – Apostilles

-- Authentication of U.S. Public Documents

Please note that we cannot authenticate U.S. official documents such as birth certificates, marriages certificate, divorce decrees, death certificates etc. You may wish wish to contact the authentications office at the following address:

The Authentications Office
518 23rd Street, N.W.
State Annex 1
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202 647-5002 TDD: 202 663-3468 / 001 800 333-4636
Fax: 202 663-3636

-- Medallion Signature Guarantees

U.S. banks or mutual fund companies often require signature guarantees. Unfortunately we cannot legally perform a medallion signature guarantee. Please check with your bank or stock company for further information.