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Notarial & authentication services
Witnessing, notarising and certifying affidavits, powers of attorney and declarations at your mission.
Service standard: Same day at your appointmentLast updated: April 2026Available in: EN · SW
Who this is for
Kenyans abroad who need a document witnessed, sworn or certified by a consular officer acting as a notary - for example a power of attorney, an affidavit, a statutory declaration or a certified copy.
The officer confirms your identity and witnesses your signature. They do not draft the document for you or give legal advice on its contents.
Do not sign the document beforehand. The consular officer must witness your signature in person for the notarisation to be valid.
At a glance
- Who can apply
- Any Kenyan citizen, and in some cases foreign nationals who need a document for use in Kenya.
- What to bring
- The unsigned document, your valid ID or passport, and any second party the document requires. Bring a translation if the text is not in English.
- Cost
- A fee applies per signature or certified page. Confirm the current rate when you book.
- How long it takes
- Completed during your appointment, usually the same day.
- Where
- In person at your mission, by appointment only.
What happens after you apply
What to expect once your application is submitted.
- Book a notarial appointment and bring the unsigned document.
- The officer verifies your identity against your ID or passport.
- You sign in the officer's presence and the consular seal is applied.
- Pay the fee and leave with the notarised document the same day.
If something goes wrong, or you need help
If you are detained, hospitalised, or in immediate danger, do not wait for the form - call the consular emergency line. For questions about an application already submitted, contact the mission directly.