Certified true copies and notarisation

Many authorities will not accept a simple photocopy. A certified true copy is a copy that a notary or competent official has compared with the original and certified as identical.

We arrange certified true copies of passports, identity cards, residence permits, diplomas, transcripts, company documents and other records, through notaries public in Malta.

When the copy will be used abroad, we can add an apostille or full legalisation, and a certified translation, in the same order.

Notarisation is also used to certify signatures on declarations, affidavits and statutory declarations. Tell us what you need to sign and for which authority, and we will prepare the appointment.

What's included

  • Certified true copies by a notary public
  • Notarisation of signatures, declarations and affidavits
  • Apostille or legalisation of the notarised document
  • Certified translation if required
  • Appointment scheduling in Malta or Gozo

Documents we handle

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How it works

  1. 1

    Send your documents

    Email a scan or photo, or upload it through our form. Tell us where the document will be used.

  2. 2

    Receive a fixed quote

    We confirm the requirements of the receiving authority and send a clear, all-inclusive price and deadline.

  3. 3

    We do the work

    Translation, certification, apostille or legalisation — we coordinate every step for you.

  4. 4

    Delivery

    Receive your documents by email, by courier anywhere in Malta and Gozo, or abroad.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring the original document?

Yes. The notary must see the original to certify that the copy is true. We arrange the appointment and can collect and return the documents by courier where possible.

Can a notarised copy be apostilled?

Yes. A copy certified by a Maltese notary can be apostilled by the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade, which makes it valid in all Hague Convention countries.

Get a free quote

Request a free quote

Prices vary by document, language and destination, so we quote each request individually. Fill in the form or email us directly at info@abc-office.eu.

Why we quote every request individually

Prices depend on the language pair, the number of pages, the type of certification, the destination country and the deadline. Send us your documents and we will reply with a clear, all-inclusive quote — free and with no obligation.

PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX, ODT — up to 5 files, 10 MB in total.

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