Independent document service for Dutch documents used abroad.
Arrange notary legalisation
in the Netherlands.
Need a Dutch notary to legalise your signature or complete a notarial step for a document used abroad? Apostille Assist can coordinate the required Dutch procedure and continue with the apostille where needed.
Arrange your notary legalisation
Already know that a Dutch notarial step is required? Send the document and foreign requirement now. You do not need to work out the Dutch procedure yourself.
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Share the document, destination country and what the receiving authority has asked for. I can review the required notarial step and coordinate the next action.
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The wording used by a foreign authority can vary. These are common situations in which a Dutch notarial step may form part of the route.
Signature legalisation
A Dutch notary verifies the identity of the signatory and legalises the signature. Personal attendance may be required.
Powers of attorney and other documents
Powers of attorney, declarations, consent forms, certified copies and corporate documents may require a Dutch notarial act before they can be used abroad.
Notary followed by apostille
If the receiving authority also requires an apostille, Apostille Assist can continue the document through the Dutch court process after the notarial step.
Send the exact wording from the foreign authority. The Dutch route can be reviewed before an unnecessary appointment or document step is arranged.
How the process works
A short route from the foreign requirement to a completed Dutch document.
Send the requirement
Share the document, destination country and the receiving authority's exact instructions.
We coordinate the notarial step
Once the route and payment are confirmed, the appropriate notarial appointment or document handling is coordinated.
Apostille and delivery if required
The completed document can continue to the apostille stage and afterwards be scanned or shipped internationally.
Need the apostille after the notary?
Keep the Dutch steps together instead of coordinating the notary and court separately.
One coordinated Dutch document route
Where the foreign recipient requires both notarial legalisation and an apostille, Apostille Assist can coordinate the agreed sequence from the notarial step through to completion.
- Review of the foreign requirement
- Coordination of the agreed notarial procedure
- Apostille submission where required
- Digital scan and optional international delivery
Government fees, apostille fees, translation costs, notarial fees and other applicable third-party costs are always confirmed before work begins.
Explore notary legalisation by city
Continue with a local guide if you are looking for practical notarial coordination in a specific Dutch city.
Why use Apostille Assist?
Designed for people who need a Dutch document prepared for international use, not simply a standalone notary appointment.
One point of contact
Notarial coordination, apostille handling and international document delivery can be kept within one practical route.
The steps in the right order
The receiving authority's instructions are considered before the document is sent through the Dutch procedure.
Built for international use
Support is focused on Dutch documents needed by foreign authorities, lawyers, companies and other recipients abroad.
Frequently asked questions
What is notary legalisation?
It is a notarial procedure used to verify a signature or complete another required notarial formality. The exact Dutch procedure depends on the document and the foreign recipient's instructions.
Do I need to attend the notary personally?
Personal attendance may be required when your identity and signature need to be verified. The practical requirements are confirmed before the appointment is arranged.
Can Apostille Assist arrange the notary appointment?
Yes. Where a notarial procedure is part of the agreed Dutch document route, Apostille Assist can coordinate the relevant appointment or document handling.
Can you arrange the apostille afterwards?
Yes. If an apostille is required after the notarial step, the completed document can continue through the Dutch court submission process.
Can the process be handled in English?
Communication and practical coordination with Apostille Assist can be handled in English. Requirements concerning the language of the document itself depend on the notary and receiving authority.
Do you arrange appointments before payment?
External appointments and third-party arrangements are coordinated after the assignment, route and payment have been confirmed.
Can the completed document be shipped abroad?
Yes. Tracked international delivery can be coordinated after the agreed Dutch document steps have been completed.
Need notary legalisation for a document used abroad?
Send the document, destination country and exact foreign instruction so the appropriate Dutch notarial and apostille route can be reviewed.
