Norway: notarial and documentary services
How someone in Norway can get a certified copy of a British passport, obtain documents for marriage purposes and view informative notes.
Overview
The British embassy can provide certain notarial and documentary services for British nationals in Norway.
Where local notaries can provide services, the British embassy will not provide them. In many cases local notaries or lawyers can provide services more cheaply, quickly and conveniently.
Some services may be available by post. You must make an appointment for each service that requires your personal attendance.
Use the links after each service to make an appointment.
Before booking, make sure you have selected the correct service and that the document will be accepted by the relevant authority.
This could be the local town hall, registry office, tax authorities, immigration office or another authority either in Norway, the UK or a third country.
Services we provide in Norway
Consular staff in Norway can:
- make a certified copy of a British passport
- issue documents to British nationals in Norway for marriage purposes - see getting married abroad. This service is available if the Norwegian authorities make a request that it is required to complete their marriage process.
What to bring to your appointment
See the individual services below for details of supporting documents to bring. Make sure you have acceptable proof of address and identity, and payment for any fees. See the full list of consular fees.
Payment
We accept payment by Visa and MasterCard on the day of the appointment.
Proof of address and identity
For all appointments for notarial services you will need to bring acceptable proof of your identity and address.
We accept passports, debit/credit cards or national identity cards as proof of identity.
We accept documents stating your address that you have received in the post as proof of your address.
Administer an affirmation or affidavit for marriage
This service is for people who need to swear an oath, make an affirmation or make an affidavit in front of a consular officer.
You may need to make an affirmation or affidavit of marital status in order to get married in Norway if you have lived here for under 5 years. See getting married abroad to find out what you need to do.
What you will need to bring with you:
- the oath, affirmation or affidavit that you will swear or affirm
- the correct fee – see the list of fees and payment options
- proof of identity/address - see what we will accept as proof
Book an appointment for an oath, affirmation or affidavit in Oslo
Make a certified copy of a British passport
This service is for customers who need certified photocopies of British passports.
What you will need to bring with you:
- your British passport
- the correct fee – see the list of fees and payment options
- proof of identity/address – see what we will accept as proof
Book an appointment to make a certified copy of a passport in Oslo
Customers who need certified photocopies of UK documents, or who need to obtain an ‘Apostille’ should follow guidance as listed on the Legalisation Office website.
Services provided elsewhere
We no longer provide life certificates for British nationals claiming a British pension abroad. Please refer to the list of people working in a recognised profession who can do this for you.
The British Embassy in Oslo no longer handles applications for renunciation and naturalisation or registration as a British citizen. All applications are now handled by the UK Home Office.
Data protection
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) holds and uses data for purposes notified to the Information Commissioner under the Data Protection Act 1998. Such personal data may be disclosed to other UK government departments and public authorities.
Disclaimer
This information is provided as a general guide and is based upon information provided to the embassy / consulate by the relevant authorities and may be subject to change at any time with little or no notice. Accordingly, the FCDO and the British embassy / consulate will not be liable for any inaccuracies in this information. For all notarial and legalisation services it is the responsibility of the customer to ascertain the precise requirements of the person requesting the notarial or legalisation service and to satisfy themselves that the service provided by the embassy/consulate will be accepted.
Last updated 17 January 2024 + show all updates
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Updated information on notarial services available
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added booking system links
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Clickbook to be used for booking appointments for notarial and documentary services.
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Online appointment booking system changed for Consular services in Norway.
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New life certificates information.
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First published.