What is a Notary Public?

A Notary Public is an independent internationally recognised lawyer whose signature and seal verifies documents for use abroad.  The acts of the Notary have enhanced evidential status and weight and often bridge differences between the legal system of one country with that of another, thereby giving lawful effect to transactions separated by distance and time.

    What does a Notary Public do?

The most common tasks undertaken include:

Witnessing  and authenticating the signature of documents
Certifying the authenticity of copy documents
Authenticating the content of documents and facts recited
Taking depositions, affidavits, oaths, declarations and acknowledgements
Verifying (via a translator) translations of documents into or from English
"Legalisation" via UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office/ Embassies/ Consulates/ High Commissions

     Notary services for Individuals

The most common tasks undertaken include:

 Powers of Attorney
 Certifying Copy Documents
 Conveyancing/property documents
 International Affidavits, Statutory Declarations, Sworn Statements       
 & Depositions
 USA Acknowledgments
 Certified Translations (using a Translator)
 Fingerprinting confirmation
 Bank Instruction Letters
 Authenticating Education Certificates
 Lost Passports, Birth Certificates, Credit Cards
 Passport Photos and True Likeness Certificates
 Change of Name
 Marriage Certificates & Confirmation of Single Status
 Permission for Children to Travel with a lone parent or another
 Retirement Life Certificates
 Tax Declarations
 Copyright documentation for worldwide use
 Foreign Adoption Applications
 Certificates as to Residency
 Immigration Sponsorship Forms
 Overseas Car Purchases/Sales

     Notary services for Businesses

The most common tasks undertaken include: