A Certificate of Incumbency is an official company document confirming the identity and position of current company officers or shareholders. It is typically issued by a company's registered agent or solicitor and is often used abroad to verify company structure or signing authority.

This document is often requested by:

• Foreign banks or financial institutions
• Overseas business registries or regulators
• Legal firms handling international transactions
• Partners or investors requiring confirmation of authority

Certification required: The certificate must be signed by a UK solicitor, notary public, or company officer and then certified by a UK solicitor or notary before it can be apostilled.

Original document: The apostille will be applied to the solicitor-certified original.

Eligible for e-apostille: Yes, if the document is certified by a UK solicitor or notary using a qualified electronic signature.

Ensure the document includes full names, titles, and positions of all relevant officers, along with the date of issue and official company details.

Unsigned or informal documents are not accepted. Only formally prepared and certified versions are valid for apostille.

Some countries may require a certified translation and additional embassy legalisation. Always check the destination country’s requirements.