Commercial agreements and authorisation documents are frequently required for conducting business overseas, appointing representatives, and formalising cross-border relationships.
Pardus Bloom supports businesses and individuals by coordinating the notarisation and legalisation of these documents for international use,
Commercial Power of Attorney
- Company representation in foreign jurisdictions
- Property or asset management
- Opening or managing bank accounts
- Signing contracts or legal documents overseas
- Signed before a UK Notary Public
- Certified with an FCDO Apostille
- Embassy legalisation may be required depending on the destination country
Authorisation Letters
- Administrative or legal representation
- Collecting documents or assets
- Dealing with government authorities abroad
- May require notarisation depending on the receiving authority
- Apostille certification is often required for international use
Agency Agreements
- Appointing commercial agents in foreign markets
- Sales and representation agreements
- Market entry arrangements
- Often notarised to confirm authenticity of signatures
- Apostille required for recognition overseas
Distribution Agreements
- Appointing distributors abroad
- Defining territories and exclusivity
- Regulating product supply and resale terms
- Notarisation may be required for formal execution
- Apostille ensures acceptance by foreign authorities
Partnership Agreements
- International business partnerships
- Joint ownership structures
- Profit-sharing arrangements
- Frequently notarised to formalise execution
- Apostille required for cross-border legal recognition
Joint Venture Agreements
- International business ventures
- Project-based partnerships
- Investment and development agreements
- Notarisation confirms validity of execution
- Apostille required for use in foreign jurisdictions
Service Agreements
- Consultancy and professional services
- Outsourcing agreements
- Ongoing service delivery arrangements
- May require notarisation depending on jurisdiction
- Apostille certification ensures international acceptance
- Pricing
Tailoring services to meet your needs
Apostille only
For official UK documents issued by government authorities, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates or death certificates, which can be submitted directly to the FCDO.
Standard Apostille Service
£125 per document
Turnaround time:
5–6 working days from the moment the document arrives at our London office.
Includes
- Document preparation and verification
- Submission to the FCDO Apostille Office
- Collection from the FCDO
- Secure handling through our London office
Notarisation + Apostille​
Some documents must first be certified by a UK Notary Public before they can be submitted for an Apostille.
This commonly applies to:
- Certified passport copies
- Deed Poll documents
- Affidavits or declarations
- Copies of personal documents
Typical pricing
Notarisation fees vary depending on the document and number of signatories. Once notarised, the document can then be submitted for Apostille through our service.
Apostille fee following notarisation
£125 per document (Standard)
5–6 working days turnaround
Our team coordinates the notary appointment and the Apostille submission, ensuring the documents move smoothly through each stage.
Express Services
For clients who require documents to be legalised urgently.
Express Apostille Service
£195 per document
Turnaround time
1–2 working days from the moment the document arrives at our London office.
Includes
- Priority document preparation
- Fast-track submission to the FCDO Apostille Office
- Priority collection and handling
Our process
Contact Our Team
Requests are best reviewed by email, allowing our team to assess your documents efficiently and provide clear confirmation of requirements and fees. You can also get in touch through any of the contact forms on our website, where you may securely upload your documents to start the review process and help us expedite your request.
All documents and personal data are handled securely and in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Send Your Documents
Once the requirements have been confirmed, you can send your documents for processing.
Documents can be shared digitally through our secure upload system, which follows UK GDPR and Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) guidelines to ensure the safe handling and protection of personal data.
Alternatively, original documents may be sent by post or courier to our Central London office in Aldwych. Our team will confirm receipt once the documents arrive and processing begins.
Notarisation & Apostille Processing
For certain documents, identity verification and signing may take place during a secure video appointment with a UK Notary Public.Â
Once the original document has been received, the Notary Public completes the notarisation by applying the official signature, stamp and notarial seal required.
Where the destination country requires further legalisation, the document is then submitted to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Apostille Office. Our team coordinates all the steps.Â
Secure Return
Once the notarisation and Apostille have been completed, scanned copies of the documents are provided promptly for your records or immediate use.
The original documents are then carefully prepared for return. Clients may choose secure UK tracked delivery, international courier via DHL Express, or collection from our Central London office. Tracking details are provided so the shipment can be monitored until it reaches its final destination.
Not sure which service applies to your document? Send us a scan and our team will confirm the correct process within minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most common questions about Notarisation and Apostille services for commercial document legalisation
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Not always. Requirements depend on the receiving country or authority. Many international transactions do require notarised documents for formal acceptance.
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Yes. The process begins with a video appointment. After signing, documents must be sent to our London office to complete notarisation.
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In most cases, yes. Alternatively, certified copies can be prepared and legalised to avoid marking original agreements.
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Standard services take 6–7 working days. Express services can be completed in 1–2 working days from receipt of documents.
Some countries require additional legalisation after the Apostille. This depends on the destination country.
We can coordinate the review of your documents to ensure they are suitable for notarisation before proceeding.
Enquire about our additional services
Accurate and formally certified translations of commercial documents for international use, prepared in line with the requirements of foreign authorities and legal frameworks. Request a Translation Quote
Coordination of embassy or consular legalisation for commercial documents, where required in addition to notarisation and Apostille, ensuring acceptance in non-Hague Convention countries. Arrange Embassy Legalisation
Direct retrieval of official company documents from Companies House, including certified copies suitable for notarisation and international legalisation. Request Document Retrieval
Client Satisfaction
Consistently high feedback from clients who trust us with their personal and corporate documents.
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Countries Supported
Documents prepared and legalised for official use across jurisdictions worldwide.
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Supporting Clients Since
Providing trusted document legalisation services to clients in the UK and internationally.
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