The Ghana Embassy Washington DC provides notarial services and document legalisation for Ghanaians in United States.
| Service | Fee (approx.) | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Document authentication/legalisation | $20 - $50 | 3-7 days |
| Affidavit / Statutory declaration | $25 - $75 | Same day - 3 days |
| Power of Attorney | $50 - $100 | 3-5 days |
| Marriage certificate registration | $50 - $100 | 2-4 weeks |
| Letter of No Impediment to Marriage | $50 - $75 | 1-2 weeks |
| Death registration abroad | $25 - $50 | 2-4 weeks |
| Certified copy of document | $10 - $25 | 1-3 days |
Ghanaian documents for use in United States, or United States documents for use in Ghana, may need to be authenticated (legalised) by the embassy. This confirms the document is genuine.
If you need someone in Ghana to act on your behalf (e.g., for property transactions, legal proceedings, business matters), you can execute a Power of Attorney at the Ghana Embassy Washington DC.