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Authentication & Legalization

Kenya is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. We coordinate the full chain: notarization, MFA authentication, and destination-country embassy legalization.

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Notarisation happens remotely; the MFA and embassy legalisation stages are handled in person on your behalf.

Starting priceKsh 6,500Per document, excluding third-party fees

What you'll receive

A digitally sealed PDF with your notary's signature and stamp, delivered to your dashboard within minutes of the session. Physical originals and courier are not included.

Authentication & Legalization

When you need this

Common reasons Kenyans use this service

  • Get a Kenyan birth or marriage certificate recognised in the UAE or UK
  • Legalize a Kenyan academic transcript for a foreign employer
  • Authenticate a company certificate of incorporation for overseas registration
  • Prepare Kenyan court documents for use in a foreign jurisdiction
  • Legalize a power of attorney for use with a foreign registry

What we'll need

Have these ready before your session

  • The original Kenyan document (scanned)
  • The destination country and the receiving authority's name
  • Your identification and contact address

Frequently asked

Questions clients ask about authentication & legalization

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