There are a variety of reasons someone might change their legal name, with adoption, marriage, divorce, and change of gender being some of the most common. In the UK, an individual can change their legal name via deed poll for any genuine reason [1] – it can even be as simple as preferring a different […]
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Although India is signatory to the Hague Convention, in certain cases it still requires that documents be attested in addition to obtaining an apostille. Further, the High Commission of India, which attests public documents as legal for use in India, often requires that a number of supporting documents be sent alongside the document which is
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When exporting goods to China, some documents require legalisation. Legalisation is the process through which a document is certified for use in another country. Because China has not joined the Hague Convention on the Apostille, documents being used in China must be legalised by both the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the UK and
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Before expanding or moving a business overseas, it can be helpful to create an office in the destination country to represent your business, raise brand awareness and make connections. How is this done, and what documents will you need? This article will look at the situation in France, including requirements for notarisation and legalization. The
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If you married in the UK and are returning to Egypt, you may need assistance authenticating your marriage certificate. This will ensure that your marriage is legally recognised in all scenarios. It will also ensure that you and your spouse have full access to the rights and privileges connected to legal marital status. The Egyptian
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A translation of a public document is not, in itself, a public document, but there are certain circumstances in which you may need to present a notarised or legalised translation. How is this done, and when might you require it? If you are moving to, studying in, or doing business in a country where English
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For the most part, legalising a document from one signatory country of the Hague Convention for use in another signatory country is straightforward. The Hague Apostille eliminates the need for double-certification by Embassies. However, there are certain circumstances in which, despite recognition of the apostille, it is necessary to fulfil further steps before sending a
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Obtaining a work visa for the Philippines can be a complex process. There are a number of documents you will need to have prepared. Fortunately, since 2019, the Hague Convention on the Apostille has been in force in the Philippines. This means that double-certification is no longer necessary and the process of legalisation for British
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Teaching English in China is a popular job for recent graduates and for those wanting to travel before starting their careers. You might be wondering what to expect when preparing to work in China. Applying for visas and permits can be a long process, especially post-Covid-19. Fortunately, your employer should help to guide you through
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If you are travelling overseas with a child, it is always necessary to have written permission from every person who has parental responsibility for them. This is the case even if the child is your own. For instance, if you are a mother travelling without the child’s father, or the reverse. For divorced or seperated
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