Why must a document be notarised?

Notarisation may be necessary for documents to be used abroad. Foreign authorities, organisations or enterprises will normally require a document to be notarised. A document will often require additional verification in the form of an apostil from the County Governor's Office, or legalisation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, depending upon which country the document will be used in.

Do you have to make an appointment for notarisation?

Some Courts require an advance appointment, others do not.

Which types of notarisation are provided by the notary public?

The notary public provides different types of notarisation. The verification provided depends on the type of document, and what documentation you present.

How can you obtain a notarisation?

Certain types of notarisation require your personal presence and proof of identity. Proof of identity accepted by the notary public is:

passport
driving licence issued in Norway (credit card size)
bank ID/debit cards with photo issued in Norway
national ID cards from Norway or other EEA and EFTA states

What is the cost of a notarisation?

You have to pay a fee to get a document notarised. The fee is NOK 336 per notarised document. The fee must be paid in advance at our reception. We encourage our customers to pay with a debit card/credit card.

Different types of notarisation

Verification of signature

This is a verification where the notary public confirms the signature of the person who has signed a document.

In order to obtain this notarisation, you must be personally present and show proof of identity. You must sign the document in front of the notary public.

Verification of signature and authorization to sign on behalf of an enterprise

This is a verification where the notary public confirms the signature of the person who has signed the document, and also confirms that the person can sign on behalf of the enterprise.

In order to obtain this notarisation, you must be personally present and show valid proof of identity and certificate of registration from the Brønnøysund Register Centre. The certificate of registration must be an original and not older than 3 months. You must sign the document in front of the notary public.

Verification of a government authorized translator

This is a verification where the notary public confirms the signature of the translator who has translated and signed a document. The verification also confirms that the translator is government authorised.

This verification can be obtained in two ways:

The translator must visit the notary public with the document to be verified. The translator must present valid proof of identity. The translator licence and stamp must also be presented. The document must then be signed in front of the notary public.

If the translator has deposited/archived his/her signature with the notary public, it is not necessary for the translator to visit in person. The document can then be signed and stamped by the translator before you bring the document to us.

Verfication of an original document

This is a verification where the notary public confirms that the document is original. The notary public cannot verify all types of original documents, but will make an assessment of the individual document.

In order to obtain this verification, you must bring and present the original document you want to have verified. The notary public requires the document to have an original signature and stamp from the issuer. You must also state where the document will be used. Please note that the notary public does not confirm foreign school transcripts or other foreign documents.

Verification of a certified copy

This is a verification where the notary public confirms a certified copy of an original document. The notary public cannot verify certified copies of all types of documents, but will make an assessment of the individual document.

In order to obtain this verification, you must bring and present the original document of which you want a certified copy, and state what the copy will be used for. The notary public will make a copy of the document. Please note that the notary public does not confirm copies of foreign school transcripts or other foreign documents.

Sworn oath/affirmation

A sworn oath/affirmation means that the person providing the oath/affirmation to the notary public guarantees the content of a document. Giving a false oath/affirmation may be subject to criminal liability.

In order to obtain this notarisation, you must be personally present and show valid proof of identity. You must also bring and present the document to be verified by the notary public.

Verification of healthcare licence

This is a verification that the health professional is licensed to practice in Norway.

In order to obtain this verification, you must bring and present the original document you want to have verified. The document must have an original signature from the health professional, and bear a stamp showing the health professional's HPR number.

Certificate of existence

This is a verification where the notary public confirms that you are alive.

In order to obtain this notarisation, you must be personally present and show valid proof of identity. You must also bring the document where the notary public is to verify that you are alive.

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