Document rework is almost always a sequencing failure rather than a drafting failure. Stamping, notarisation and apostille each depend on the step before it being done correctly.
The usual order
For documents intended for use abroad, the chain typically runs in a fixed order.
- Finalise the instrument and confirm duty treatment
- Stamp the document correctly
- Notarise where attestation is required
- Process apostille or legalisation for the destination country
Practical safeguards
Confirm the destination country's expectations before starting, and keep originals together. Running the chain as one Gateway request avoids a handover at each step.
