NotaryDirect

    Notarise a Passport Copy Online

    Banks, regulators, and immigration authorities often require a notarised copy of your passport. NotaryDirect arranges this entirely online — your passport is verified live by a Swedish Notary Public.

    • Handled remotely via video meeting — no travel required
    • Same-day notarisation and apostille
    • Flat fee: 75 EUR per document
    • Accepted in 120+ countries worldwide
    • Government-appointed Swedish Notary Public

    Frequently asked questions

    Is an online notarised passport copy accepted by banks?
    Yes. Most banks and regulators accept a passport copy certified by a Swedish Notary Public, including online verifications.
    Do I need to send my passport by post?
    No. Your passport is shown live on camera and verified during the video meeting.
    Can the certified copy be apostilled?
    Yes. The apostille can be added the same day for international use.
    What is the difference between notarization and an apostille?
    Notarisation is the act of a notary public verifying identity, witnessing a signature, or certifying a copy as authentic. An apostille is a separate certificate issued afterward that confirms the notarisation itself is valid for use in another Hague Convention country.
    What is the difference between an apostille and legalisation?
    An apostille is a simplified, single-step certification used between countries that are both members of the Hague Apostille Convention. Legalisation is a more complex, multi-step process, typically involving notarisation, government departments, and embassy or consular authentication, required when the destination country is not a Hague Convention member.
    How do I know if my country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
    You can check the official Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) status table, which lists every contracting party to the Apostille Convention and the date it took effect for that country. This is the authoritative source for confirming Hague Convention membership. See HCCH status table.
    Can a document issued by a foreign authority be apostilled directly?
    No. Foreign authority documents must first be notarised as a certified copy before an apostille can be issued. Civil documents such as powers of attorney or passport copies follow the same rule: notarisation first, then apostille.

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