Your trusted notary public in Cork. Serving clients throughout Cork city, Douglas and surrounding areas with professional, efficient notarial services. Regulated by the Law Society of Ireland.
Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm · Douglas, Cork · info@phelansolicitors.com
Hugh Phelan provides a comprehensive range of notarial services for personal clients, businesses and international needs.
Authentication of documents and signatures for international use. Recognised globally.
All Services →Hague Convention apostille for documents going to foreign countries. Full process managed.
Learn More →Sworn affidavits and statutory declarations for court and legal proceedings.
Enquire →Notarisation of Powers of Attorney for use in Ireland and overseas jurisdictions.
Learn More →Passports, certificates, degrees and company documents certified for foreign use.
Enquire →Board resolutions, company documents and international business notarisation.
Enquire →Hugh Phelan is a Solicitor and Notary Public based in Douglas, Cork, with many years of experience providing professional legal and notarial services to clients across Cork and Munster.
As a Member of the Faculty of Notaries Public Ireland and regulated by the Law Society of Ireland, Hugh operates to the highest professional standards. His notarisations are recognised in countries throughout the world, making him the go-to notary public in Cork for international document authentication.
More About Hugh →Hugh Phelan is a practising Solicitor and Notary Public based in Douglas, Cork. He provides the full range of notarial services including apostille, Powers of Attorney, affidavits, and certified copies for personal and business clients.
Almost any document that needs to be authenticated for use abroad can be notarised. Common examples include Powers of Attorney, affidavits, declarations, company documents, educational certificates, birth/marriage/death certificates, passport copies, and contracts.
Not exactly. A Notary Public is a legal officer appointed to authenticate documents for international use. In Ireland, many Notaries Public are also qualified Solicitors — as Hugh Phelan is — but the notarial function is a separate, distinct role with different responsibilities and qualifications.
In many cases, Hugh can notarise documents on the same day you contact us, provided you can attend the Douglas office. For more complex matters, a short lead time may be needed. Please call 021-489-7134 to discuss your urgency.
You should bring valid photo ID (passport or driving licence), the original document(s) to be notarised, and any relevant supporting papers. Hugh's office will advise you on exactly what is needed when you book your appointment.