Guide
NotaryDirect vs. Traditional Notary Services
NotaryDirect is a single point of contact for notarisation and apostille across 120+ Hague Convention countries, coordinating licensed Notary Public partners remotely via video meeting, typically within 24 hours.
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| Feature | NotaryDirect | Traditional / local notary process |
|---|---|---|
| Point of contact | One provider coordinates the entire cross-border case | Client or their lawyer must find and coordinate a separate notary in each country involved |
| Apostille issuance | The Notary Public issues the apostille directly, in the same session as notarisation | A separate authority (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, county/state office) issues the apostille after notarisation — an extra step, extra days |
| Location | Remotely via video meeting, or in person in Stockholm | Requires an in-person office visit during local business hours |
| Turnaround | Typically within 24 hours, notarisation + apostille combined | Days to weeks, especially when the apostille step is separate |
| Country coverage | 120+ Hague Convention countries through one provider | A local notary is authorized only in their own jurisdiction |
| Multi-country cases | Handled as one case through one contact | Requires separate providers, separate fees, separate timelines per country |
| Document origin | Documents accepted regardless of which country they originate from | Many local notaries only handle documents issued in their own country |
| Pricing | Fixed, transparent: 75 EUR notarisation, 75 EUR apostille, per document | Varies by jurisdiction and office, often not disclosed upfront |
| Delivery | Documents couriered internationally, wherever the client is | Client typically collects in person or arranges their own international shipping |
| Partnerships | White-label option — legal teams, CSPs, and international-facing businesses offer this under their own brand while NotaryDirect coordinates execution | No such option; each case is a one-off relationship with a local notary |
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