Stamp from solicitor - is it essential?

[shk1000]

Hi All,

I have found solicitor who is going to give me certification of both passports and other documents at discounted rate, but he doesn't have a stamp. On the new passport certification form there is section for stamp - could anyone please tell if Stamp is absolutely essential - would it delay application if I dont get one?

Thanks.

[mentalmind]

How would they know who is the solicitor or if that person signing the document is the solicitor without a stamp? The stamp indicates name, business title etc. of the person that is the owner of the signature. Without a stamp there is no difference if a random person signed it or if it's a solicitor.

[Nala2021]

Stamp of what? It's not meant to be appostilled or such. Should all solicitors have a rubber stamp with their details on it? I would assume that a wet signature, name, contact number, address of registered office would be enough. I mean if anyone wants to check (and you should check the solicitor before you commit), you can go here (Law Society of Ireland) and check if they are legit.

https://www.lawsociety.ie/Find-a-Solici ... irm-Search

[gurnaam21]

Stamp of what? It's not meant to be appostilled or such. Should all solicitors have a rubber stamp with their details on it? I would assume that a wet signature, name, contact number, address of registered office would be enough. I mean if anyone wants to check (and you should check the solicitor before you commit), you can go here (Law Society of Ireland) and check if they are legit.

https://www.lawsociety.ie/Find-a-Solici ... irm-Search

Agree with that. Peace commissioners doesn't have stamps as well, it doesn't mean their authority is not legit.