Notarial Services in Kenya

The Tanzania High Commission in Nairobi provides notarial and legalisation services for Tanzanian citizens and individuals needing documents authenticated for use in Tanzania.

Tanzania High Commission Nairobi

Address:
Nairobi, Kenya

Phone: +254-20-311948

Email: nairobi@nje.go.tz

Notarial Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Available Services

Document Authentication

Verifying Tanzanian documents

Document Legalisation

Legalising Kenya documents for Tanzania

Power of Attorney

Legal authority for representatives

Affidavits & Declarations

Sworn statements

Certified True Copies

Official copies

Civil Registration

Birth, marriage, death registration

Notarial Fees

ServiceFee (approx. USD)Processing
Document Authentication$25 - $401-3 days
Document Legalisation$35 - $502-5 days
Power of Attorney$40 - $60Same day
Affidavit / Declaration$25 - $40Same day
Certified Copy$15 - $25Same day
Birth Registration$30 - $505-10 days
Marriage Registration$40 - $605-10 days
Signature Attestation$20 - $35Same day

Fees may be charged in local currency. Contact the High Commission for current rates.

Legalisation Process

To legalise a Kenya document for Tanzania:

1
Notarisation

Have the document notarised by a local notary in Kenya.

2
Government Authentication

Authenticate through Kenya government authorities.

3
High Commission Legalisation

Final legalisation at the Tanzania High Commission in Nairobi.

Tanzania is not party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Full legalisation required.

Power of Attorney

Tanzanians in Kenya needing someone to act on their behalf in Tanzania:

Requirements:

  • Valid Tanzanian passport or ID
  • Draft Power of Attorney
  • Details of appointed representative
  • Personal appearance required

Valid in Tanzania without additional legalisation. English and Swahili recommended.

Civil Registration

Birth Registration

  • Local birth certificate
  • Parents' Tanzanian passports
  • Marriage certificate if applicable
  • Registration form

Marriage Registration

  • Local marriage certificate
  • Both spouses' passports
  • Passport photos
  • Registration form

Processing Times

  • Authentication1-3 days
  • Legalisation2-5 days
  • Power of AttorneySame day
  • Registration5-10 days

Need Help?

Phone: +254-20-311948

Email: nairobi@nje.go.tz