Notary Public Limerick
Notary Public Limerick
Notarised passport copies, powers of attorney and documents for use abroad, by appointment in Castletroy.
Thomas Dowling, Notary Public at Hogan Dowling McNamara Solicitors LLP, provides notarial services for individuals and businesses in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary.
Tell us what document you need notarised, where it will be used and any deadline. We will confirm the requirements and fee before your appointment.
Our office is at Castletroy House, Dublin Road, Limerick, V94 W6DC, with off-street parking.
Call 061 501100 | Request a notary appointment
What do you need notarised?
Passport copies and other certified documents
If you have been asked for a notarised copy of your passport, identification or another document, we can compare the copy with the original and provide the appropriate notarial certification.
Bring the original document and the receiving organisation’s instructions. If you need several documents or copies certified, ask us for a combined quote.
Powers of attorney for use abroad
You may need to sign a power of attorney before a Notary Public when buying or selling property abroad, dealing with an overseas estate or authorising someone to act on your behalf.
Send us the prepared power of attorney and the receiving lawyer’s instructions before your appointment. We will review the notarial requirements and confirm what you need to bring.
Leave the document unsigned where your signature must be witnessed. You must understand the document you are signing. If it is in another language or you need help understanding it, contact us beforehand.
Affidavits, declarations and other signatures
We assist with documents requiring a notarial signature or seal, including:
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Affidavits and sworn statements for use overseas.
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Statutory declarations.
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Consent forms and authorisations.
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Documents connected with overseas employment, study or relocation.
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Other documents requiring signatures to be witnessed by a Notary Public.
The requirements depend on the document and where it will be used. Please provide any instructions from the receiving lawyer, authority or organisation.
Company and commercial documents
We provide notarial services for businesses involved in overseas transactions, including company powers of attorney, corporate documents and certification relating to authorised signatories.
Contact us in advance so we can confirm the documents and evidence of authority required, together with the fee.
How much does a notary cost?
| Service | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| One straightforward notarised copy, such as a passport copy | €50 |
| Simple notarisation involving one document and one signatory | €50 |
| Notarising a straightforward, already-prepared power of attorney with one signatory | €100 |
| Multiple documents, company documents or more complex requirements | Quote provided in advance |
We confirm the fee after reviewing your document and the receiving organisation’s requirements. Additional signatories, document preparation or more complex work may affect the cost.
Apostille, legalisation, translation and delivery costs are separate where required. Any additional charges will be explained before you proceed.
What to bring to your appointment
Please bring:
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Valid photographic identification, such as your passport.
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Proof of address such as utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months.
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The document requiring notarisation, unsigned where your signature must be witnessed. This should also be translated if not in English.
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The original of any document you need certified as a true copy.
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Instructions from the lawyer, authority or organisation receiving the document.
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Any additional documents requested when your appointment is arranged.
Each person whose signature needs to be witnessed should attend.
For company documents or documents in another language, contact us before booking. Evidence of authority, a translation or other supporting information may be needed.
Do I need an apostille or legalisation?
Some documents require an apostille or further legalisation before they can be used abroad. This is a separate process from notarisation.
The requirements depend on the destination country, the document and the receiving organisation. Check with the lawyer or authority requesting it before arranging your appointment.
In Ireland, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issues apostilles and authentication stamps for eligible documents. An apostille confirms the authenticity of a signature, seal or stamp; it does not confirm that the document’s contents are correct.
We can explain the next steps, including how to apply by post. See the Department’s current apostille and authentication guidance for fees and submission arrangements.
The Department’s fee and any embassy or consular charges are separate from our notarial fee.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Notary Public or a solicitor-certified copy?
Check the instructions from the organisation requesting the document. Some require certification by a Notary Public; others accept a solicitor-certified copy.
Send us the instructions so we can help identify the appropriate service and confirm the fee.
Do I need a notary to swear an affidavit?
It depends on the document and the receiving organisation’s requirements. Many affidavits and statutory declarations can be dealt with by a Commissioner for Oaths. If they are for use abroad, a notary is usually needed.
Thomas Dowling holds both appointments. See our Commissioner for Oaths service in Limerick or contact reception with the document’s instructions.
Can you notarise a document in another language?
You will need to have the document translated into English.
Can I sign the document before attending?
If your signature needs to be witnessed, leave it unsigned until your appointment. If you have already signed it, contact reception to check whether you should bring a fresh copy. Any other information can be filled in in advance.
Can you help with an urgent deadline?
Call 061 501100 and explain your deadline. We will check the earliest available appointment.
Allow additional time for any apostille, embassy legalisation or delivery required.
Book with Thomas Dowling, Notary Public
Thomas Dowling is a founding partner of Hogan Dowling McNamara Solicitors LLP and holds a Diploma in Notarial Law and Practice. He was appointed a Notary Public in 2014 for Limerick, Clare and Tipperary.
To arrange an appointment:
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Contact reception or email [email protected] with the document type, destination country and any deadline.
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Provide the document and instructions if requested, so we can confirm the fee and what you need to bring.
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Attend our Castletroy office with your documents and identification.
Please confirm your appointment before travelling.
Call 061 501100 | Request a notary appointment
Hogan Dowling McNamara Solicitors LLP
Castletroy House
Dublin Road, Limerick
V94 W6DC
Off-street parking available.
Hogan Dowling McNamara Solicitors are conveniently located at Castletroy House, Dublin Road, Limerick with plenty of off street parking. Please contact us by phone at 061 501100, email Thomas Dowling, Limerick Notary at [email protected] or get a call back by completing our contact form so we can provide you with further information or advice.