Certifying a signature
Where to apply?
Attestation of signature authenticity can be obtained in any Polish consular post.
Do I have to apply in person?
Yes, to receive attestation of signature authenticity you must appear in person at a consular post.
How to book an appointment?
New Delhi:
The signature can be attested at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in New Delhi on Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:30-12:00. No appointment is required.
Mumbai:
You can book your appointment by e-mail: mumbai.consul@msz.gov.pl
What documents do I need to submit?
Please prepare:
- the document, the signature on which you want to attest;
- valid ID (for verification).
Please note! Polish law may require certain legal actions to take the form of a notarial deed in order to be valid (e.g.: authorisation to transfer ownership of real estate or distribution agreement of estate). It is impossible for a consul to attest the signature on this kind of document which you drafted yourself.
How much does it cost?
Please visit consular fees table.
The fee applies to a certified copy of a document and is not based on the number of pages.
What is the waiting time?
The consul will process the case without undue delay but not later than within 30 days from the application date.
How to collect the documents?
In person. The documents can also be collected by an authorized person.
How to appeal?
If the attestation is refused, the consul will issue a decision. You can appeal to the Minister of Foreign Affairs within 7 days. The appeal is lodged through the consul who had issued the decision.
Legal basis
Ustawa z dnia 25 czerwca 2015 r. Prawo konsularne