Hugh Phelan, Solicitor & Notary Public — appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland — provides expert notarisation, apostille, and legalisation for all documents destined for Ghana. Douglas, Cork.
If you are moving to Ghana, working there, buying property, or dealing with Ghana authorities from Ireland, you will almost certainly need your Irish documents officially notarised. Hugh Phelan — Solicitor and Notary Public appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland — provides the internationally recognised certification that Ghana authorities require.
Ghana is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so Irish documents for Ghana require full legalisation: notarisation by Hugh Phelan, authentication by the Irish DFA, and then legalisation by the Ghana High Commission in London (which covers Ireland). The substantial Ghanaian-Irish community in Cork makes this one of the most common requests at our Douglas office.
Ghana is NOT a Hague Convention member — full Embassy legalisation chain required.
The Embassy of Ghana in London at 13 Belgrave Square handles legalisation for Irish documents. Many Ghanaian-Irish families in Cork need this service for birth registrations, academic certificates, and property documents in Ghana.
Hugh Phelan has been practising as a Solicitor in Cork since 2003 and holds a full notarial appointment from the Chief Justice of Ireland. He has notarised thousands of documents for worldwide use, including Ghana. His dual qualification in Irish and English law, combined with deep knowledge of international legalisation, makes him uniquely suited to handle your documents correctly the first time.
The key authority for foreign documents in Ghana is: Ghana Immigration Service / Registrar General's Department. Hugh Phelan's office provides guidance on submitting documents to the correct Ghana authorities and any translation requirements.
Call our Douglas, Cork office on (021) 489 7134 (Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm), or email info@phelansolicitors.com. For full details visit phelansolicitors.com/notary-public/.
No. Ghana is not a Hague Convention member. Irish documents for Ghana require: notarisation → Irish DFA authentication → Ghana High Commission (London) legalisation.
1. Notarisation by Hugh Phelan. 2. Authentication by Irish DFA. 3. Legalisation by Ghana High Commission (London). Some documents require additional Ghana MFA attestation.
Allow 3–5 weeks for the complete chain. Hugh Phelan advises on current timescales.
Yes. Hugh Phelan regularly assists the Ghanaian-Irish community with notarisation for birth registrations, marriage certificates, property, and company documents in Ghana.
Bring a valid passport or Irish driving licence, the original documents, and any supporting paperwork.
Hugh Phelan — same-day appointments available in Douglas, Cork.
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