Appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland — Serving All of Cork
Appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland

Your Local Notary Public — Serving All of Cork City & County

Hugh Phelan is a qualified Solicitor and Notary Public with over 20 years of experience, conveniently located in Douglas, Cork. Professional notarial services for individuals and businesses across every corner of Cork.

Serving Every Corner of Cork

From the heart of Cork city to every town across the county, Hugh Phelan provides professional notary public services wherever you are.

Notarial Services

Comprehensive notary public services for personal and commercial matters, both domestic and international.

Document Authentication

Authentication and certification of documents for use in Ireland and abroad. Powers of attorney, statutory declarations, and affidavits.

International Documents

Notarisation of documents for use overseas, including apostille certification. Expertise in international document requirements for embassies and consulates.

Property & Conveyancing

Notarial services for property transactions, both domestic and international. Certified copies, land registry documents, and property declarations.

Commercial & Business

Corporate notarial services including company documents, board resolutions, share transfers, and commercial agreements for international use.

Identity Verification

Certified copies of passports, identity documents, and qualifications. Verification of identity for international requirements.

Personal & Family

Consent forms, travel authorisations for minors, pension documents, and personal statutory declarations for use in Ireland and worldwide.

About Hugh Phelan

Hugh Phelan is a Solicitor and Notary Public based in Douglas, Cork, with over 20 years of professional experience in legal and notarial practice.

Appointed as a Notary Public by the Chief Justice of Ireland and commissioned for life, Hugh holds a BCL from University College Cork, a Diploma in Commercial Litigation from the Law Society of Ireland, and a Diploma in Notarial Law from the Faculty of Notaries Public.

Hugh is also qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales, giving him valuable cross-jurisdictional expertise for clients with international legal needs. His office at Phelan Solicitors on East Douglas Street provides a central, accessible location for clients from across Cork city and county.

20+
Years Experience
2
Jurisdictions
Lifetime Appointment
Specialist Qualifications

Qualifications & Credentials

  • Notary Public

    Appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland, commissioned for life

  • Solicitor — Ireland

    Qualified solicitor practising in Ireland

  • Solicitor — England & Wales

    Dual-qualified for cross-jurisdictional expertise

  • BCL — University College Cork

    Bachelor of Civil Law from UCC

  • Diploma in Commercial Litigation

    Law Society of Ireland

  • Diploma in Notarial Law

    Faculty of Notaries Public

Coverage Across Cork

Our Douglas office is centrally located, making it easy to reach from anywhere in Cork city or county. Most clients are within 45 minutes of our office.

📍 Office Location

Phelan Solicitors

East Douglas Street
Douglas, Co. Cork
Ireland

Cork City Centre ~5 mins
Carrigaline ~15 mins
Ballincollig ~20 mins
Cobh / Midleton ~25 mins
Mallow / Bandon ~35 mins
Fermoy / Youghal ~40-45 mins

Need a Notary Public in Cork?

Contact Hugh Phelan today. Appointments available at our Douglas office, conveniently located for clients across Cork city and county.