Notary Services

The role of a notary in simple terms is to authenticate documents so that they will be accepted in another country.  The following are some of the jobs that I am most commonly asked to deal with:

• For individuals
• Authenticating documents required in connection with the administration of a deceased person's estate, including preparing certificates of law.
• Authenticating personal documents and information for people looking to immigrate or emigrate or to marry or work abroad, including criminal records certificates and educational certificates.
• Passport applications for minors for use abroad.
• Travel documents for those travelling abroad with minor children.


• For companies
• Certifying copies of the company's constitutional documents.
• Certifying copies of the company's statutory books.
• Authenticating transactional documents, including the authority of signatories.
• Providing certificates as to the status of a company or the identity of its directors.


• For individuals and companies
• Powers of Attorney for use overseas.
• Documents in relation to the sale of land and property abroad.
• International affidavits and declarations.
• Witnessing of signatures.


• Arranging for the legalisation of the document if required. This may involve:
• the addition of a certificate, known as an apostille, from the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO).  This certificate confirms that my signature and unique seal are genuine.
• the addition of a certificate from a Chamber of Commerce, Embassy or Consulate.