It is likely you will need documents validated by a notary public if you are looking to move, work, study, or even travel abroad. This is often the case for legal documentation across Europe, the USA, South America and South Africa.

Reasons you could require a notary public include:

  • Preparation and execution of powers of attorney
  • Certifying documents for use abroad
  • Authorising paperwork for marriage licences
  • Authoring paperwork for working in a foreign country
  • Foreign adoptions
  • Visa applications
  • Handle the further certification of notarial seals by obtaining an apostille from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and other countries’ consulates

We make the complicated clearer

There is often an urgent need for notarisation and time will be of the essence so you will be given a prompt and efficient service and will be kept up to date with the progress of your documents.

What do I need to know before I get my documents notarised?

What do I need to bring?

Provide, in advance, a copy of the documents to be notarised

Early discussion of your likely requirements is always advisable and may help to avoid unnecessary delays later. Along with the documents to be authenticated, you should bring correspondence or other forms of advice/requirements specified by third parties or foreign lawyers.

Proof of identity

Bring a current and valid passport or driving licence with adequate evidence of current residential address.

Apostille from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Further authentication from the relevant foreign consulate or embassy will often be required. Where it is, this process will involve delays and additional costs about which you will be properly informed.

Where are your Notary T&Cs?

Paul Engelbrecht's Notary Terms and Conditions, inclduing fee prices, can be found by clicking here.

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