Certificate of Naturalisation Notary & Apostille Services

When you become a citizen of a country, you will receive a naturalisation certificate. This can act as proof of your citizenship. 

You may be eligible to apply for British citizenship if you meet any of the following criteria:

• You have secured indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after living in the UK for five years. You will need to reside in the UK for at least twelve months before applying.
• You were born in the UK.
• You are married to/in a civil partnership with a British citizen. You will need to live in the UK for three years before applying.
• You have had ‘settled status’ under the EU Settlement Scheme for at least twelve months.
• You’re the child of a British citizen or a parent with British overseas territories citizenship.
• You are stateless.

Naturalisation vs. Registration

Naturalisation is the route for foreign nationals who have lived in the UK for a long period and meet specific requirements to apply for British citizenship.

Registration is a simpler process for those who already have an entitlement to British nationality due to their parents’ status or birth circumstances.

A qualified notary public can authenticate and certify your document to guarantee it will be recognised abroad. After verifying the authenticity of the certificate, we will attach a certificate of notarisation and apply an apostille if required. 

Notarisation adds a level of credibility to a naturalisation certificate. This ensures it is acceptable for use in various legal and administrative processes.

Notary.co.uk aims to simplify the notarial and legalisation process. If you have questions about your documents, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We will get back to you promptly with a clear breakdown of the services required and the costs involved. 

Why Might You Need To Notarise a Certificate of Naturalisation?

You might need to notarise a British Certificate of Naturalisation for various reasons, particularly when it’s required as legal proof of your citizenship in situations where you need to validate the document’s authenticity. Common scenarios include:

1. Overseas legal matters: If you’re living abroad or dealing with legal matters in another country, foreign authorities may require your Certificate of Naturalisation to be notarised to prove its legitimacy.
2. Immigration purposes: If you’re applying for a visa or residency in another country, the immigration authorities might request notarised proof of your British citizenship.
3. Opening foreign bank accounts: Some international financial institutions require notarised documentation to verify your identity and citizenship when opening an account.
4. Employment: For certain jobs, especially in countries outside the UK, employers may require notarised proof of citizenship.
5. Legal proceedings: If you’re involved in international legal proceedings, you might need to notarise the certificate for identification or documentation purposes.

• Expert guidance: Receive clear explanations and personalised solutions for all your apostille requirements.
• Fast turnaround: Enjoy rapid processing, with options available for urgent requests.
• Multiple services: We do notarisation, apostilles, and consular legalisation. We fulfil all your legalisation needs.
• Convenience: We offer these services across the UK and even go to the consulate for you! Plus, we even offer some services electronically.
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1. Apply for citizenship with UK Visas and Immigration by visiting the gov.uk citizenship application page and selecting the relevant circumstantial option. You will need to pay a fee.
2. Once your application is approved, you will receive the certificate directly from the Home Office. This can take up to six months.
3. Contact us via the form below. Let us know which organisation has requested your certificate and in which country it is based. We will get back to you to request more details or to send a quote.
4. Send us your original certificate of naturalisation by secure mail or visit our London Victoria office.
5. We will produce a certified copy of your original certificate and attach a notarial certificate. We offer same-day service for all notarisation.
6. If you require an apostille, we will request this from the FCDO and return the document within 3-5 days. (Premium same-day/next-day return available).
7. Submit your notarised naturalisation certificate with confidence.

Our notaries are experienced in verifying certificates of naturalisation for use across the world. Visit us, give us a call at 020 7630 1777, or get in touch below.