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[Serious_Fun]

I have been requested to provide certified copies to an overseas institution; After having spent some time searching for such a service I am shell-shocked by the ridiculous prices that they are asking! (HK$180-HK$210 per page! )

Can anybody tell me if the "Declaration Service" provided free-of-charge by local Home Affairs offices will suffice?


m'goy........

[BCinHK]

In many places, anyone can certify a document copy just by writing, typing or using a stamp saying "I certify this is a true copy of the original" or "certified true copy of the original" and then signing it; whereas notarizing is done by a notary public or a lawyer with the proper authority and a notary seal.

Check with the institution as to which they require. You could save yourself time and money.

[hkteach]

Recently I needed to have some documents witnessed. There were quite specific requirements regarding who could do this...... Notary Public, Judge, Barrister/Solicitor, Justice of the Peace or Consular Official.

After an exhaustive phone book and internet search I spent HOURS on the phone trying to organise same.
I couldn't find any JPs listed anywhere and then discovered that their duties here are more or less related to visiting prisoners, parole officer type etc.
I (finally) found a Notary Public and the fee for witnessing signatures was not cheap................ 1000HKD PER SIGNATURE (we needed 8 signatures to be witnessed!!!!!)

I suggest you go to your consulate - cheaper by far. But check first to see if you need to make an appointment otherwise you may find the Consul isn't in and you've wasted a trip.