What is a Notary?
Notaries in England and Wales form the third and oldest branch of the legal profession in the United Kingdom. The office of a Notary Public is steeped in history having its origin in Roman times. Notaries were originally scribes or copiers before developing into a profession.
A Notary is an Officer of the Law who holds an internationally recognised public office. Therefore, a Notary Public’s seal and signature is recognised as evidence of a responsible Legal Officer almost worldwide.
A Notary Public prepares Notarial Acts, mainly being documents executed in England and Wales for use everywhere in the world.
What documents can you assist with?
For Individuals:
- Attesting Powers of Attorney and other deeds and documents for use abroad
- Certifying copies of degree certificates and other documents
- Administrating oaths for use in foreign proceedings
- Authenticating the signing of an acknowledgement for use in the United States of America
- Certifying copies of passports
- Translations of documents to or from Spanish language
- Applying for legalisation of documents at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
For Businesses
- Attesting Powers of Attorney and other deeds and documents for use abroad
- Certifying copy documents for companies
- Attesting the signature and execution of documents
- Translations of documents to or from Spanish language
- Applying for legalisation of documents at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
If you require the services of a Notary
The documents, transactions and events that I can authenticate are varied and it helps me to have as much information as possible before the appointment so that I am able to offer an efficient service.
You can assist me by sending, emailing or faxing a copy of the document to me before your appointment. To the appointment, you will need to bring evidence of your identity in the form a current valid passport and a utility bill to confirm your address.
Some documents may require further legalisation which may involve them having to be sent to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office or to the Embassy of the relevant country.