Notary Services for Cork University Hospital Staff

Cork University Hospital (CUH) is the largest hospital in the HSE South region, employing thousands of medical, nursing, allied health, and administrative professionals. As a major teaching hospital affiliated with University College Cork, CUH attracts healthcare workers from across Ireland and around the world — and many of its staff have professional and personal reasons to require notarised documents.

Hugh Phelan, Solicitor and Notary Public at East Douglas Street, Douglas, is ideally located to serve CUH staff. The office is just minutes from the hospital campus, making it easy to arrange an appointment before, after, or during a break from a hospital shift. Appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland, with a BCL from UCC and a Diploma in Notarial Law, Hugh is dual-qualified in Ireland and England & Wales.

Why CUH Staff Need Notary Services

Healthcare professionals at CUH require notarised documents for a wide range of professional and personal purposes:

• International medical registration: Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who wish to practise in another country — or who are coming from another country to work at CUH — need notarised copies of their medical degrees, specialist qualifications, and registration certificates. Common destination countries include Australia, the UK, Canada, the UAE, and the United States.
• Specialist training abroad: Medical staff pursuing fellowships, specialist training, or research positions at international hospitals and medical schools need notarised academic and professional documents.
• Visa and immigration documentation: International staff working at CUH on work permits or Critical Skills Employment Permits may need notarised documents for visa renewals, family reunification, or citizenship applications.
• Powers of attorney: Healthcare professionals from other countries who need to manage property, financial, or legal affairs in their home country while working in Cork commonly require notarised powers of attorney.
• Personal documents: Marriage certificates, birth certificates, and other personal documents frequently need notarisation for immigration, family law, or administrative purposes in other jurisdictions.

Documents We Commonly Notarise for Healthcare Professionals

• Medical degree certificates (MB BCh BAO, MD, etc.)
• Specialist registration certificates (from the Medical Council of Ireland, NMBI, CORU, etc.)
• Certificates of Good Standing
• Nursing and midwifery qualifications
• Pharmacy degree certificates
• Allied health professional qualifications (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, radiography)
• Garda vetting and police clearance certificates
• Employment verification letters
• Powers of attorney for home country affairs
• Apostille preparation for all of the above

Convenient Location Near CUH

Hugh Phelan’s office at East Douglas Street, Douglas, is approximately 5–10 minutes’ drive from Cork University Hospital. The office has ample free parking and is also accessible by bus from the CUH area. This proximity makes it easy for busy healthcare workers to fit a notary appointment into their schedule.

Understanding Medical Credential Authentication

The process for authenticating medical credentials for international use typically involves:

• Step 1: Obtain certified copies of your original documents from the issuing institution (e.g., UCC, the Medical Council).
• Step 2: Have the documents notarised by a Notary Public. The notary verifies your identity, witnesses your signature if required, and attaches their notarial certificate and seal.
• Step 3: If required by the destination country, obtain an apostille from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
• Step 4: For non-Hague Convention countries, consular legalisation through the relevant embassy may be required.

Hugh Phelan can advise on the exact requirements for your specific destination and the professional body you’re applying to.

Contact Us

If you work at CUH or in the wider Cork healthcare sector and need notary services, contact Hugh Phelan’s office:

• Phone: (021) 489 7134
• Urgent/Mobile: 086 390 7815
• Email: info@phelansolicitors.com
• Address: East Douglas Street, Douglas, Co. Cork

Frequently Asked Questions