Medical test results

With our notary services, we offer hassle-free authentication and legalisation of common medical test results, such as blood tests, X-rays, MRI scans, vaccination records, and physical examination reports.

Medical test results are typically issued by licensed medical practitioners or accredited laboratories. The process usually involves the following steps:

1. Medical Examination: A person undergoes a medical examination, which may include various tests and assessments based on their specific requirements. This can range from routine check-ups to specialised tests for specific medical conditions.
2. Laboratory Testing: Many medical test results involve laboratory testing, where samples of blood, urine, tissue and/or other substances are analysed to provide diagnostic information.
3. Report Generation: After the tests are completed, the healthcare provider or laboratory generates an official report summarising the findings. This report includes details of the tests conducted, the results obtained and any relevant medical observations.
4. Authorised Signature: The report is signed by the authorised medical professional or laboratory representative, certifying its accuracy and authenticity. This signature is a crucial element for notarising and legalising medical test results.

Notarisation:

• • Find a qualified Notary Public in your jurisdiction who is authorised to notarise documents.
  • Bring the original medical test results, identification documents, and any required fees to the Notary Public’s office.
  • The Notary Public will contact the issuer of the medical test results to verify that the document is genuine.
  • The Notary Public will then issue a notarial certificate confirming the authenticity of the document, and include their official seal and stamp.

Legalisation or Apostille:

• • Legalisation can refer to both an apostille or consular attestation.
  • Depending on the destination country’s requirements, you may require either an apostille or both an apostille and consular attestation.
  • An apostille is a simplified method of authentication accepted by countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention. It eliminates the need for additional consular legalisation or attestation.
  • Consular attestation or legalisation involves submitting the apostilled document to the Consulate of the country in which the document is going to be used in.

Translation (if required):

• • Some countries may require notarised medical test results to be translated into their official language. Translation can be completed either before the notarisation, in which case the translation and test results can be notarised together, or the translation can be completed after the notarisation and apostille process.

Submit the Document:

• • Finally, submit the notarised, apostilled or legalised medical test results to the relevant authorities, such as immigration offices, educational institutions, or employers, as needed.

Notarised medical test results may be required in various situations, especially when these documents need to be presented as authentic and reliable evidence. Here are some common scenarios where notarised medical test results may be necessary:

• Immigration Applications: Many countries require notarised medical test results as part of the immigration process. Immigrants may need to prove their health status and show that they do not pose a public health risk to the host country.
• Visa Applications: When applying for certain types of visas, particularly long-term or permanent visas, applicants may be required to submit notarised medical test results to demonstrate their health and eligibility.
• Employment Abroad: Some international employers, especially those in healthcare, education, or industries where public health is a concern, may request notarised medical test results from prospective employees to ensure they are fit for the job.
• Adoption: In both domestic and international adoptions, potential adoptive parents may need to provide notarised medical test results as part of their adoption application to confirm their fitness to adopt a child.
• Education Abroad: Some educational institutions, particularly those in foreign countries, may request notarised medical test results as part of the enrolment process to ensure the health and safety of students.
• Travel to Certain Countries: In rare cases, specific countries may require travellers to provide notarised medical test results, such as proof of vaccination, to enter their territory, especially during disease outbreaks or health emergencies.
• Legal Proceedings: In some legal cases, notarised medical test results may be submitted as evidence to support claims related to personal injury, medical malpractice or disability claims.
• Healthcare Licensing: Healthcare professionals seeking licenses to practice in a new jurisdiction or country may be required to provide notarised medical test results to prove their health and fitness to practice.
• Public Health Emergencies: During public health crises, authorities may request notarised medical test results as part of contact tracing efforts or to confirm an individual’s health status.
• Specialised Health Programs: Participation in certain specialised health programs, such as clinical trials, medical research studies, or organ donation, may require notarised medical test results to ensure participant safety.

It’s essential to check the specific requirements of the country or organisation requesting notarised medical test results, as these requirements can vary widely.