Ghana - Get Official Authentication of Documents

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Applicant visit the Ghana Embassy office and the applicant can get their application form for official authentication of documents contact link
2. Applicant must make sure to carry all necessary documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page. (Both photocopies and originals)
3. Fill out the application form, which can be obtained from the embassy offices or download it via the embassy website if available.
4. Submit the completed form along with the documents(s) that need authentication for processing.
5. Please refer to the fees details in the “Fees” section of this page.
6. Applicant will be notified by the embassy when his/her should re-visit the embassy to collect the authenticated copies of the document(s).
7. Generally, the processing time for this procedure is 3-4 days.

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Required Documents

• The document to be authenticated, submit both the original and a complete set of photocopy.
• Documents to be authenticated.
  • Civil status documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate, baptism certificate, Certificate of nationality etc.)
  • Technical documents (school certificate, police report, driving license, letter of recommendation, authentic passport, affidavit, foreign company official documents, legal documents, criminal record, declaration under oath, medical documents etc.)
• Identification documents.
• Credit/ debit card or bank payment slip.
• Other supporting documents a consular office or Ghana embassy office may request.

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Accra
Address: Embassy of the United states of America
24 fourth circular Rd, Accra, Ghana.
HRHH+QQ Accra, Ghana
Phone number: +233302741000
Mailing address: ambassador’s self-help coordinator
U.S. Embassy, P.O. Box 194 Accra, Ghana.
Telephone number: 030-274-1000, 030-274-1473
Location link
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Eligibility

The documents to be authenticated should meet the following criteria

• Be notarised by a Notary Public in Ghana,
• Be covered by an attestation from the Judicial Service of Ghana,
• Be covered by an attestation from the Legal and Consular Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in Accra
• Be translated( if applicable)
• Be certified/authenticated by the issuing authority,

Fees

• Ghana consular fees:
  • Regular service commercial and civil documents: $30.00 per document.
  • US state per department: $20 per document.
• Washington express visas fees :
  • Regular service : $205

Validity

• Document validity for 5 years.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is taken 3-4 business days.

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Instructions

• Please make sure you have followed the all steps required for authentication before submitting your document to the Ghana embassy /consulate- general for final legalization.
• You document must be authentic, intact and legitimate. The embassy/consulate-generals will not authenticate a document that contains illegal contents under Ghana laws or may cause potential threats to Ghana’s national or public interest.

Required Information

• Details of the applicant
• Details of Document(s)that need authorization
• Contact details of the applicant
• Identification document details

Need for the Document

• Authentication of copies of official document proves that the documents are a true copy of the original documents.

Information which might help

• Authentication proves that the signature and the seal on the document are genuine.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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