APOSTILLE FOR IRELAND
Apostille Services for Ireland
Applying for Irish citizenship through a grandparent, marrying in Ireland, settling an estate, buying property or setting up a company? Ireland accepts apostilles, and we help you figure out which documents need one and which don't. Greater Boston has one of the largest Irish-American communities anywhere, and we're right here.
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IRELAND AT A GLANCE
Hague Convention member
An apostille is all you need.
- Foreign Births Register records
- Marriage in Ireland
- Probate and property
- Company documents
How documents for Ireland work
Documents we prepare for Ireland
- Long-form birth, marriage and death certificates for the Foreign Births Register
- Documents for marriage in Ireland
- Death certificates, wills and affidavits for Irish probate
- Powers of attorney for property and banking
- Corporate documents for Irish subsidiaries
- FBI background checks
- Diplomas and transcripts
What Ireland usually requires
| Document | Where the apostille comes from | What else to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Birth, marriage or death certificate | Secretary of the Commonwealth or issuing state | Long form; check whether an apostille is required |
| Power of attorney | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Your Irish solicitor may provide the form |
| Probate affidavit | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Usually requested by an Irish solicitor |
| Corporate documents | Issuing state | Certified copies or notarized certificates |
Requirements change and can differ by consulate, city and purpose. Always confirm the exact requirements with the office receiving your documents. We're happy to review what they sent you.
How we handle it
- 1
Tell us what the recipient asked for
Send us the list or the email from the consulate, school, employer or attorney. We review it and confirm exactly what each document needs.
- 2
We prepare each document
Certified copies, notarization by appointment, or retrieval of records you don't have yet.
- 3
Apostilles from the right offices
Massachusetts documents go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, other states' documents to that state, and federal documents, like FBI checks, to the U.S. Department of State.
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Shipping to you or your solicitor
We arrange certified translation when it's needed, then ship everything back with tracking, to you or directly abroad.
Good to know
Irish citizenship
For the Foreign Births Register, follow the official document list closely. We retrieve the long-form records you need. See Citizenship by Descent.
Solicitors' instructions
Irish solicitors often specify exactly how documents must be signed. Forward them and we'll follow them.
Probate
Estates in Ireland with U.S. heirs often need sworn statements and death certificates. See Affidavits.
Businesses
See Corporate Documents.
Serving Irish-American families in Greater Boston
Common situations
Citizenship through a grandparent
Long-form birth, marriage and death records for the Foreign Births Register.
Irish probate
Death certificates, wills and sworn statements for an Irish solicitor.
Selling inherited property
Powers of attorney and identity documents for your solicitor.
Marrying in Ireland
Records and sworn statements requested by the registration service.
Mistakes we help you avoid
- Paying for apostilles you don't need. Some Irish processes don't require them. Check first.
- Short-form records. Irish citizenship files usually need long-form civil records.
- Ignoring your solicitor's signing instructions. They often specify witnesses and wording.
- Name differences across generations. Bring records that link changed spellings.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ireland accept apostilles?
Yes. Ireland has been a member of the Apostille Convention since 1999.
Do I need apostilles for the Foreign Births Register?
Usually not. Follow the official checklist, which typically asks for original civil records. We can help you get the right versions.
Can you ship directly to my Irish solicitor?
Yes, with tracking.
Do I need a translation?
No, not for English-language U.S. documents.
Can you get long-form records from other states for my grandparent?
Yes, through our nationwide network.
Do you work with Irish solicitors?
Yes, and we ship directly to them.
Sending documents to Ireland?
Tell us the documents, the purpose and your deadline, and we'll map out every step.