Documents for Local and International Use
Notary, Apostille and Document Legalisation Services
Professional guidance for notarisation, certified copies, affidavits, powers of attorney, authentication, apostille and consular legalisation of Nigerian documents.
Who We Support
Legal support structured around your circumstances
Individuals using Nigerian documents abroad
Diaspora clients executing documents for use in Nigeria
Companies, schools and institutions requiring certified documents
Applicants dealing with embassies, foreign authorities or international transactions
Scope of Assistance
What the firm can help you address
The precise engagement is confirmed after conflict checks and an initial review of your facts and documents.
Risks to Address Early
Avoid preventable legal exposure
- Using the wrong authentication route for the destination country
- Submitting an unsuitable copy or improperly executed document
- Name, date or identity inconsistencies across supporting records
- Missing embassy, institution or receiving-authority requirements
Useful Documents
Prepare for an efficient review
- Original document or acceptable certified source document
- Valid government-issued identification
- Receiving authority's written requirements, if available
- Supporting records for names, signatures or corporate authority
Engagement Process
A clear path from enquiry to action
Confirm the document, issuing authority, destination and intended use
Review identity, execution and supporting-document requirements
Complete the appropriate notarisation or authentication steps
Return the processed document with practical use guidance
Professional Leadership
Led by Charles Chukwuma Nkwoka, Esq.
Managing Partner · LL.B · B.L · LL.M · CMC · FIMC · AICMC · ACIArb · KSM · Notary Public
Charles Chukwuma Nkwoka, Esq. is the Managing Partner of Chaman Law Firm and a Nigerian legal practitioner known for property law, commercial advisory, dispute resolution and practical counsel for local and diaspora clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Important points before you proceed
Is notarisation the same as apostille or legalisation?+
No. They are distinct processes. The correct sequence depends on the document, issuing authority, destination country and the requirements of the receiving institution.
Can a Power of Attorney signed abroad be used in Nigeria?+
It may require appropriate execution, notarisation, authentication, stamping or registration depending on its purpose and the asset or transaction involved.
Can you confirm requirements before I submit my original document?+
Yes. Send a clear description or copy together with the destination and intended use so the likely process can be reviewed before originals are delivered.
Ready to discuss your matter?
Send a confidential enquiry, call the office or use WhatsApp. The firm will review the request and confirm the appropriate consultation or engagement pathway.
This page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice or guarantee an outcome. Advice and representation depend on conflict checks, document review, applicable law and a written engagement.