+234 1 454 2130, +234 803 716 5596kunleobebe@bloomfield-law.com
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A Notary Public in Lagos, Nigeria

With over two decades of legal practice experience — attestation of documents, affidavits, powers of attorney and consular legalization for private and corporate clients.

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What a Notary Public does

A Notary Public in Lagos, Nigeria serves as a vital bridge between the Nigerian legal system and international jurisdictions. Through a process known as legalisation, they authenticate documents—ranging from powers of attorney to affidavits—for official use abroad. All notarial acts are strictly regulated by the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Document Attestation for Foreign use

To ensure foreign jurisdictions seamlessly accept your Nigerian documents, a Notary Public in Lagos provides formal authentication services. This rigorous process involves verifying the identity, legal capacity, and authority of all signatories, establishing the absolute credibility required by international authorities.

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Notarial Certificates & Copies

Notarial certificates and certified true copies: certifying the genuineness of copy documents, signatures and the execution of documents.

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Affidavits, Oaths & Declarations

Affidavits in Nigeria: taking declarations, affidavits, oaths and acknowledgments for legal and official purposes at home and abroad.

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Power of Attorney

Power of attorney notary services: preparing and notarising powers of attorney for use in foreign jurisdictions.

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Legalisation & Translation

Consular legalisation of Nigerian public documents at the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Education, embassies, and verification of foreign-language documents.

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Based in

Ikoyi — Lagos, Nigeria

The Notary

Kunle Obebe

A Notary Public with over 21 years of legal practice experience, based in Lagos, Nigeria. Kunle Obebe provides a wide range of Notary Public services to both private and corporate clients, authenticating documents to be used in foreign jurisdictions.

He is also a qualified legal counsel, though the notarial practice is kept separate from his legal practice. Appointments can be arranged at his offices, with evening, weekend and 24/7 service available when required — including online confirmation of documentation through video telephony.

“Each and every Notary Public plays a crucial role in combating identity theft. They serve as our front line of defense, and the public is safer because of the job they do.”
Ken Salazar

The Process

Identification, fees & legalisation

Identification requirements

Each person whose signature is to be certified must provide one original identification document at the appointment:

  • Passport
  • Driving licence (with photo card)
  • National identity card
  • Resident permit (foreign nationals)
  • Other government-issued ID (with photo and signature)

Our Fee Structure

Our fees are primarily assessed based on the time dedicated to your matter, calculated using a competitive fixed fee rate. For standard, straightforward notarizations, we offer flat-rate fixed fees to ensure predictability.

For complex or multi-document cases, you may request a formal quotation through our contact section. We will provide a clear, itemized estimate for your approval before any work begins.

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Document Legalisation & Work Authorisation

We facilitate the comprehensive consular legalisation of Nigerian documents for official use globally, while also assisting professionals in obtaining the necessary work authorisations for employment abroad.

For corporate documents, educational certificates, diplomas, and decrees absolute, in-person attendance at our office is often not required. Most of these verification processes can be efficiently managed and completed online.