Notary Public · Republic of Ghana
Notarial services, clearly priced and properly done.
Notarisation, statutory declarations, affidavits, powers of attorney and documents for use abroad, from The Landmark, Osu, Accra.
Services
Notarial services
Each matter is handled personally, with identity checks and careful review of the document before any notarial act is performed.
Notarisation of documents
Notarial certification of agreements, letters, consents and other documents, for use in Ghana or abroad.
Statutory declarations
Taking and certifying statutory declarations under the Statutory Declarations Act, 1971 (Act 389).
Affidavits and oaths
Drafting affidavits and administering oaths and affirmations, including oaths of office.
Powers of attorney
Drafting and witnessing general and special powers of attorney, including for Ghanaians abroad.
Certified true copies
Certifying copies of Ghana Cards, passports, certificates and company documents against the original.
Documents for use abroad
Notarisation and preparation of documents for the Judicial Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassy legalisation chain.
Fees
Schedule of fees
Fees are published so you know the cost before your appointment. The request form gives an indicative estimate, and the final fee is confirmed before the appointment.
| Service | Individual Clients (GH₵) | Corporate / Institutional (GH₵) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notarization of a Single Document | 400 - 800 | 1000 - 2,500 | Covers up to 3 seal impressions/stickers on the document |
| Additional Document (Same Sitting) | 500 | 1,800 | Per extra document at the same appointment; up to 3 stickers each |
| Extra Notarial Seal / Sticker | 100 per extra seal | 200 per extra seal | Applies once a document needs more than 3 seals |
| Statutory Declaration | 1,500 | 3,500 | Flat, ≤ 2 hrs per GBA scale |
| Affidavit (Drafting + Oath/Jurat) | 1,200 | 2,700 | Includes drafting; covers up to 3 stickers, else Extra Seal rule applies |
| Power of Attorney (General/Special) | 2,000 | 4,000 | Includes drafting; Flat, ≤ 2 hrs — ceiling of GBA cap (2 hrs × GH₵2,000/hr) |
| Certified True Copy | 250 | 1,000 | Per document certified against the original |
| Witnessing of Signatures | 800 | 2,500 | Contracts, deeds, tenancy & loan agreements |
| Administering Oaths (General) | 1,000 | 5,000 | Oaths of office, institutional & arbitral proceedings |
| International / Diaspora Document Notarization | 1,500 | 3,500 | Documents for use outside Ghana |
| Legalization / Authentication Preparatory Support | 2,000 | 4,000 | Preparing documents for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalization chain |
| Corporate / Bulk Notarization (5+ documents) | — | From 6,000 | Custom quote, volume-based |
| Out-of-Office / On-Site Notarization | +600 | +2,000 | Added to the applicable base service fee; transport and other costs are charged in addition |
| Same-Day / Urgent Service | +50% | +50% | Surcharge on the applicable base fee |
| Hourly Rate Beyond 2-Hour Cap | GH₵1,500/hr | GH₵2,000/hr | Top of GBA Senior Counsel band (GH₵1,000–GH₵2,000/hr) |
| Monthly Corporate Notary Retainer | — | From 6,000/month | Based on GBA minimum retainer of GH₵4,000, adjusted for dedicated notarial access |
Basis
All fees sit within the General Legal Council's GBA Approved Fee Schedule, which caps notary, statutory declaration and power-of-attorney work at a 2-hour flat fee.
Disbursements
Government fees (stamp duty, Judicial Service certification, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation fees) are billed separately as out-of-pocket expenses.
Travel & payment
On-site appointments are available anywhere in Ghana; transport and related costs are borne by the client. Payment is made before the notarised document is released.
How it works
From request to notarised document
Request
Complete the online request with the service, number of documents and your preferred date.
Confirmation
You receive confirmation of the appointment, the fee and what to bring.
Appointment
Attend in person at the office, or on-site, with your valid ID and the unsigned document.
Payment
Pay by bank transfer, Mobile Money or cash. An official receipt is issued.
Release
Your notarised document is released once payment is confirmed.
Ready to book? The request takes about three minutes.
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Profile
About Esther Koomson
Esther Koomson is a Ghanaian lawyer, called to the Bar in October 2015 and commissioned as a Notary Public in July 2026. She is Managing Associate at Landmark Legal in Accra, where she has practised since 2015, first as a pupil and then as Associate and Senior Associate.
Her practice covers corporate and commercial matters, company secretarial practice, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and intellectual property and competition law. She also serves as a consultant to the Competition Division of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.
Practice history. The notarial practice was established in July 2026, following her commission as a Notary Public by the Chief Justice. It operates from The Landmark, No. 115A Angola Avenue, Ringway Estates, Osu – Accra, and serves individual, corporate and institutional clients in Ghana and in the diaspora.
- Called to the Bar
- October 2015
- Commissioned Notary Public
- July 2026
- Education
- LLM, Intellectual Property and Competition Law, MIPLC, Munich (2020)
Professional Law Programme, Ghana School of Law (2015)
LLB, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2012) - Areas of practice
- Notarial services · Corporate and commercial · Company secretarial · Litigation and ADR · Intellectual property and competition law
- Languages
- English; German (A2)
Articles
Understanding notarial practice
Plain-language guides to what a notary does, the checks involved, and how to prepare documents for use in Ghana and abroad.
What a Notary Public does in Ghana
Who appoints a notary, what a notary is authorised to do, and what notarisation does — and does not — mean for your document.
Read article → Due DiligenceDue diligence: what a notary must check before acting
The checks behind every notarial act — identity, personal appearance, understanding, free will and a complete document — and why a notary must sometimes refuse.
Read article → DeclarationsAffidavit or statutory declaration? Knowing the difference
Ghanaian law draws a clear line between affidavits and statutory declarations. Here is where the line falls, and why it matters.
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Office & contact
Office
The Landmark
No. 115A, Angola Avenue
Ringway Estates, Osu – Accra
GPS: GA-315193
Postal address
P.O. Box 1729
Madina, Accra
Telephone & email
Hours
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Every day, including weekends and public holidays