Notary public
We have two notaries public in the firm - Chris Thomson and Michael Batt. Both Chris and Michael are qualified solicitors. In addition, they hold special authorisation to certify certain documents, typically those required for use overseas. Clients requiring their services will generally have been given a document by a third party, such as a lawyer in another country.
Notaries are required to check your identity and that you understand the essence of what you are signing. They cannot give detailed legal advice on the document. They then add their signature and seal to the document to confirm that these requirements have been met.
Some documents also require an 'apostille' - a formal stamp from the Foreign & Commonwealth office in London. Others require additional stamps and seals, typically from foreign embassies in London.
Our notaries can arrange all of this for you.
To see a notary, please contact either Sarah Monk or Lorraine Palfrey on 01284 762211. They will make an appointment that is convenient to you and also agree the fee.
You will need to bring your passport with you to your appointment, or some other form of photo identification. You must also bring a recent utility bill or bank statement that shows your address.
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