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Commercial documents

Company & commercial documents

Attestation confirms the signature and seal on Kenyan commercial documents - company records, certificates of origin, invoices and contracts - so partners and authorities abroad can rely on them.

eCitizen · Attestation

Who it is for

The company, or an authorised representative carrying a signed authority letter.

What to bring

  • The original document plus a clear copy
  • A copy of the authorised signatory's ID
  • Proof of the fee payment
  • Chamber of commerce endorsement where required

How it works

  1. 1Submit the originals and copies online on eCitizen, or at your mission.
  2. 2Staff verify the issuing body and confirm the seal and signature are genuine.
  3. 3The attestation stamp is applied and the file is logged.
  4. 4Collect the attested documents, or have them returned by courier where offered.

Good to know

  • For introductions and trade facilitation, see Trade & investment support.

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