Apostille, notary and formalities in Gibraltar
Apostilles, notaries, translations, appointments and company set-up: your paperwork in Gibraltar, handled by one local contact who knows where to go and what to bring.
To get an apostille in Gibraltar, the request is made to the Civil Status and Registration Office, and a document that is not a public record must first be signed by a notary public approved by HM Government of Gibraltar. Rock Horizon, a company based in Gibraltar, checks your document, books the notary when one is needed, submits and follows the request, and returns the apostilled document to you in Gibraltar or abroad. We also arrange translations, administrative appointments and the practical side of setting up a company with licensed providers.
Formalities we handle in Gibraltar
Apostille of Gibraltar documents
Birth and marriage certificates, notarised documents and company documents issued in Gibraltar: we check that the document can be apostilled, prepare the request and return the apostilled document to you, in Gibraltar or by post.
Notary in Gibraltar
We find a notary public approved by HM Government of Gibraltar, book the appointment, tell you what to bring and can accompany you on the day.
Commissioner for oaths and sworn statements
Declarations and sworn statements: we arrange the appointment with a commissioner for oaths and prepare the paperwork with you.
Translations of documents
Translations by qualified translators from our network, in the format the receiving authority asks for.
Administrative appointments and paperwork
Registrations, certificates, renewals and other local formalities: we explain the steps, prepare the documents and follow up until it is done.
Company set-up in Gibraltar
We prepare your project and introduce you to company service providers authorised in Gibraltar, then coordinate the practical steps around them.
How to get a document apostilled in Gibraltar, step by step
The route depends on the document. These are the general steps, and we confirm which ones apply to yours before anything is submitted.
- 01
Check the document
An apostille certifies a document issued in Gibraltar. We check that yours is eligible, complete and recent enough for the country that will receive it.
- 02
Notary signature, if needed
A document that is not a public record must be signed by a notary public approved by HM Government of Gibraltar. We book the notary and prepare the appointment.
- 03
Request to the Civil Status and Registration Office
The application form, the document and the official fees are submitted to the Civil Status and Registration Office. We prepare and follow the request.
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Collection and delivery
We collect the apostilled document and hand it to you in Gibraltar or send it abroad, with the next steps for the country where you will use it.
Setting up a company in Gibraltar: how we help
Company formation and registered-office services in Gibraltar are provided by company service providers authorised by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission. Rock Horizon is not one of them and does not form or manage companies.
We help you get there: we clarify your project, introduce you to authorised providers and other professionals, and take care of the practical side, from appointments, documents and translations to a place to stay and local introductions.
Why use Rock Horizon for your formalities in Gibraltar
- A local contact in Gibraltar, who knows which office handles what and what each one asks for.
- Written replies in nine languages; phone and video calls in English, French or Spanish.
- A written quote before we start, with official fees shown separately.
- Remote handling where possible: many formalities can be prepared without you travelling.
Rock Horizon coordinates practical formalities. We are not lawyers, notaries, translators, a company service provider or estate agents; regulated work is carried out by the competent authority or a qualified professional.
Apostille and formalities in Gibraltar: common questions
›How do I get an apostille in Gibraltar?
The request is made to the Civil Status and Registration Office with the application form, the document and the official fees. A document that is not a public record must first be signed by a notary public approved by HM Government of Gibraltar. We can prepare and follow the whole process for you.
›Which documents can be apostilled in Gibraltar?
Documents issued in Gibraltar, such as birth and marriage certificates, notarised documents and company documents. We check your document before anything is submitted.
›Do I need a notary to get an apostille?
If the document is not a public record, yes: it must first be signed by a notary public approved by HM Government of Gibraltar. We book the notary for you.
›Can a document from another country be apostilled in Gibraltar?
No. An apostille is issued by the country that issued the document. For a French, Spanish or other foreign document, we tell you which authority to contact in that country.
›How long does an apostille take in Gibraltar?
It depends on the document and on the office's workload. We give you a realistic date in our quote, before you commit.
›Can you set up my company in Gibraltar?
We do not form companies ourselves. We introduce you to company service providers authorised in Gibraltar and coordinate the practical steps around the set-up.
›Do I need to come to Gibraltar?
Often not. Many formalities can be prepared remotely; when an appointment needs you in person, we tell you in advance and organise it.
›How much does it cost?
Every request is quoted individually, once we know the document or formality involved. Official fees are set by the authorities and shown separately in your quote.