Public information about the notary public system in the United Kingdom UK – England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
• The legal profession in the United Kingdom • What is a notary • The role of the notary in the UK; Independence, rules and records • Why might I need a notary public? • Functions of a Notary Public, reasons to use notarial services • Notarial Services: Translation | notarisation | legalisation | Consular verification • Translation: documents in a foreign language • Consular verification • What is Legalisation or Apostille? • Countries that require documents to be legalised • What documents may be legalised? • How do I find out more about notary work? • All in a notary public's day • Where to find a notary public; which notary to use. • MyNotaryNEWS ‘magazine pages’ for people who need the services of a Notary • How to contact a notary public • When can I see a notary? • What should I do before seeing a notary? • What ID does a notary public require? • How long does it all take? • Notarial fees and charges. What is the cost? • What is a Power of Attorney?The legal profession in the United Kingdom
The UK's legal profession consists mainly of Solicitors, Barristers and Notaries. Solicitors are the most numerous; their main areas of practise are conveyancing, dealing with probate and the conduct of litigation. Barristers have similar powers to solicitors and, although in recent years they have widened the scope of their work, they generally confine their work to advocacy and to offering specialist legal advice.Notaries represent the oldest and smallest branch of the legal profession. The notary is a qualified lawyer (usually a solicitor but not always) whose task it is to certify documents and transactions so that they can be effective in countries outside the United Kingdom.
Notaries are appointed and regulated by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the authority of the Crown. The Archbishop's jurisdiction is exercised through one of the oldest of the English courts - the Court of Faculties located in Westminster; not far from the offices of The MyNotary Network.
What is a Notary Public?
A Notary Public practicing in England and Wales is a legally appointed officer whose public office is recognised worldwide. The signature and official seal of a Notary are recognised as evidence of a responsible legal officer in most countries of the world. A Notary mainly acts as an impartial and legally trained witness to authenticate and certify the execution of documents required or intended for use outside the UK. Most notaries provide a full range of services such as; notarising documents, legalising documents – obtaining an apostille - witnessing signatures and translating foreign legal documents.Each notary has a unique signature and official seal which ’stamps’ such documents as official. In other words, officials in any country in the world will accept the documents in good faith once a UK Notary Public has notarised the document – signed the document and (usually) attached a red seal
A Notary Public acts independently of the parties to the transaction and is legally trained to witness and verify the correct implementation and execution of documentation for its subsequent use either within or outside the United Kingdom.
The role of the notary in the UK
Independence and Rules Notaries in England and Wales are independent however they are subject to professional rules and standards to ensure the protection of their clients. They are also bound to follow the rules on the prevention of money laundering.Public Records kept by a Notary
A notary will keep a register of all the official documents that he makes and this serves as a permanent public record. Notaries must make these available to all those who have a proper right to see them including their client and any other parties involved in such documents.
Why Might I Need A Notary Public?
You will normally require the services of a Notary Public when you have documents which are needed to be used abroad; when doing business abroad or with non UK companies.The Notary's signature and seal will verify to the authorities in that country that the relevant checks have been carried out.
The need for a notary public is determined by the requirements of the country where the document is to be used. For example, if you wish to buy a property abroad, it is often necessary to give your overseas lawyer or real estate agent power to deal with the purchase. This is often done using a power of attorney. The power of attorney is signed by you in front of a notary. The notary public will confirm your name and identity and sign the document and seal it with his official seal.
Functions of a Notary Public
The work of a Notary Public and the documents requiring notarisation vary widely.One of the most frequent notarial documents dealt with by a notary on behalf of individuals and companies is a Power of Attorney.
The services of a notary may be necessary when ....
• You want to buy a property abroad.• You need certain documents to be legalised
• You have business overseas or your business is exporting goods abroad.
• You are registering trademarks in international jurisdictions.
• You are involved in litigation in foreign courts.
• Authenticating signatures on legal documents. For example a Notary may witness the correct execution for non UK use of a power of attorney.
• To verify the identity of a document signatory and ensure the person has the requisite authority.
• Verify and certify facts such as the true status of a company or that a copy of a document is a fair copy of its original.
• assignments or registration of trademarks
• apostille and legalisation service
• notarisation of company documents
• affidavits, statutory declarations, and sworn statements
• share issues certified by a notary public
• property transactions, transfers, purchases, sales
• copies of passports for example to open a bank account
• certified copies of documents such as exam certificates
• transfers of land, houses, shares
• lost passports, share certificates or other documents
• statutory declarations to be made before a notary public
• declarations of single status when getting married
• permission to let one parent travel with children
• apostille and legalisations at consulates
Many other documents for abroad, which require a notary public certificate
• Many legally-binding social transactions such as getting married abroad.
• real estate transactions all over the world;
• in relation to immigration or emigration matters
• issues relating to status: marriage or divorce
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• Notaries may deal maritime matters,
• bills of exchange
• the registration of an overseas company.
• Statutory declaration witnessing for making a pension claim, proof of being alive, an affidavit of loss
• Certify copies of translations, passports, birth certificates, death certificates and grants of probate when claiming inheritance overseas
• To obtain a visa for a child to travel
• To sponsor relatives from abroad
• in connection with travel documentation and work permits
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Translation Documents in a foreign language
If a document requiring notarisation is in a foreign language it may be necessary for the document to be translated by an official translator who will then have to sign a statutory declaration certifying that it is a true translation.In some cases the Notary may be able to watch the signing of a foreign document and then prepare a covering certificate to which he will fix his seal of office and signature to confirm that he has witnessed the signing and checked identity.
The Notary must be completely satisfied that the person signing is fully conversant with the language of the document and has been properly advised on its contents.
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Notarisation:
Notarisation. If you sign a legal document for use in another country, it usually has to be notarised. This means that it must be confirmed by a person who is officially appointed by the state as a Notary in the country where you sign it. The Notary has to check that you are the person entitled to sign the document and that you understand its nature and effect. He or she witnesses you signing it and gives it international legal status by putting his own signature and seal on it.Often notarisation requires the Notary Public to draft a specific and suitable notarial certificate.
Notarisation is a very serious process. It is not a rubber-stamping formality. Parties and officials in other countries rely on a notary’s confirmation that documents are genuine and have been signed by the right people. The law therefore requires the Notary us to make careful identity checks before proceeding.
If the document is not in English, the Notary can still certify it if he is satisfied that it contains a complete English translation. In exceptional cases a document can be notarised in a foreign language alone if the Notary is satisfied that you fully understand it. If the document is going to be legalised (see below) there must be an English translation.
Legalisation and Consular verification
What is Legalisation or Apostille?
Many countries also require notarised documents to be legalised. Legalisation or as it is sometimes spelt ‘legalization’, is the process of certifying a document so a foreign country's legal system will recognize it. The procedure for legalizing a foreign document varies from country to country.Once the documents has been notarised it is taken to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to have the authenticity of the notary's signature confirmed. A certificate called an "Apostille" is then attached to the notarised document. This is a double check to make sure that the notary's signature is genuine and recognised by the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Some countries, those that are signatories to the Hague Convention, have agreed that Consular authentication of documents is no longer required and in most cases execution of the documents by a Notary Public is sufficient.
Consular verification
In some countries, for the notarised document to be legally effective a further or second part Legalisation process is required – this is often called consular verificationSee Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement for Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents
Countries that have opted to not participate in the Hague Convention of 1961 typically require that documents be authenticated by the foreign affairs ministry of the originating country (e.g. in Canada, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Ottawa). Once authenticated by the foreign ministry the documents then need to be reviewed and approved by the consular staff of the country in which the transaction is to occur.
Countries that require documents to be legalised include:
Algeria, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Chile, China, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Stan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.More about legalisation in Wikipedia
What documents may be legalised?
If you want to legalise a certified photocopy of a document you should check with the end users of the document that this is acceptable to them; some documents must be originals.As a guide, here is a list of some of the documents that may be legalised.
Document in connection with getting married abroad. For example UK Certificates of No Impediment (CNI) or 'No Trace' letters. Note only original CNIs and letters issued by the General Register Office confirming that there is no trace of an individual currently being married can be legalised.
The legal paperwork you need to complete for an overseas wedding can be confusing. Fortunately help can be found on the Foreign Office web site.
UK birth, death, marriage and civil partnership certificates: only original or certified copies of certificates issued by the General Registry Office (GRO) or local Registry Offices in the UK, or British Diplomatic Missions overseas can be legalised.
Only original death certificates issued by a UK coroner can be legalised.
UK Educational Documents. Educational documents which are not degrees, diplomas, certificates, qualifications or other awards may be legalised if they have been issued by an educational establishment in the UK. This includes school reports and letters concerning enrolling, attendance, fees and grades.
Documents which are degrees, diplomas, certificates, qualifications or other awards can be legalised if they were issued by a recognised educational establishment – MyNotary notary can advise in individual cases.
British passports: Only notarised photocopies of the bio data page of British and foreign passports may be legalised; original passports of any nationality may not be legalised.
Change of Name Deed Poll: originals as well as copies
Religious documents: the notary public will certify original documents as being genuine, and photocopies as being true copies of the original documents such as Islamic Marriage and Divorce Certificates issued by UK mosques, Jewish Divorce Certificates issued by a Jewish Court, Baptismal Certificates of any denomination.
UK County Court documents: certified photocopies or original documents issued by UK courts can be legalised.
Powers of attorney:
Wills: if you own property overseas it is a good idea to have your Will specifically mention the property and have the Will notarised. Many European countries have an official Registry of Wills; some property owners have separate Wills for their foreign estates. – we can advise in individual cases.
Affidavits, declarations and notarial acts
Certificates of incorporation and other documents issued by Companies House.
Export certificates.
Documents from HM Revenue and Customs: photocopies or original documents.
National Identification Certificates, Association of Chief Police Officer certificates and Disclosure documents: only original with an official signature can be legalised.
Medical documents, medical reports and letters issued by UK hospitals and NHS Trusts may be legalised as long as they have been signed by a UK doctor who is registered with the General Medical Council.
Foreign language translations of UK documents. Foreign documents which require legalisation may be appended to a notarial coversheet, only the notarial certificate is legalised. Alternatively photocopies of foreign documents can be legalised as being true copies of the original document
How do I find out more about notary work?
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Country Focus: Dubai part of UAE | Qatar Doing Business in the UAE or Qatar?
The most common document the notary deals with, particularly in relation to business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, is a Power of Attorney (PoA). A PoA is needed in order to get a legal document signed abroad in your name, but in your absence. For this to take effect you will need to appoint someone to act on your behalf; that person is called an “attorney”. This does not mean that the person you appoint must be a lawyer- it could be a trusted friend or a relative. The process of validating a power of attorney differs from one country to the next – MyNotary notaries deal with all countries – however documents for the UAE are amongst the most complex.
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Police Certificates: Notaries are often asked about Police Certificates when people want to prove that they do not have a criminal record. If you require a police certificate for the purposes of applications for emigration, visa or residency in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and United States of America, MyNotary notary can help you.
Proof of Life. Claiming an overseas pension? MyNotary notary can help you.
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Some notaries have (or access to) particular expertise in a variety of subjects. For example adoptionGeneral rules and regulations for Adoption in the United Kingdom. You must have reached the age of 21 to begin the adoption process…
Adoption from India. India will only consider your application if:
• The age difference between the adoptive parents and the child is not more than 45 years. This provision may be relaxed in exceptional cases such as older children and children with special needs and ….more Key Issues with adoption in India. In the UK, there is a distinct lack of information and support for adoption from India.
Your first challenge is to contact your local authority in which you are resident and engage in producing a “Home Study Report”. The MyNotary leaflet will provide details of the paperwork that needs to accompany your Home Study Report for India. You will need to check with your chosen Indian Placement Agency (RIPA) whether they require any additional information.
Have you made a Will? Many notaries public write wills and do conveyancing
For individuals involved in notarial matters it is a good idea to make a new Will or to review an existing Will. If you don’t have a Will, or divorce or remarry before making a new Will.
Notarial clients that have bought property overseas are sometimes worried how to deal with transfer of title after death. Some countries outside of the UK have a Registry of Wills. in France you cannot cut certain close relatives out of your Will – they must be provided for. We know that many UK nationals owning real estate in Spain often opt to make a separate Will.
Many people with holiday homes in Bulgaria find the Bulgarian Will making process to be expensive and longwinded. A preventive measure is to have you UK Will notarised.
You may need to see a notary if you own property overseas.
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If you need to sign a legal document for use in outside of the UK, it usually has to be notarised. The Notary checks your identity to ensure that you are the person entitled to sign the document. In the UK it is the notary’s duty to be certain that you fully understand the nature and effect of the legal document you are signing.
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How to contact a Notary Public
Ideally, a Notary Public should be contacted as soon as possible.
When Can I See A Notary?
Many Notaries keep standard office hours. Some Notary Public offer flexible appointments. Some Notary Public will attend clients offices - go to you - others provide notary service out of hours meetings. Notaries are independent so you need to contact the notary in advance.What Should I Do Before Seeing A Notary?
Notaries Public (not notary publics as sometimes seen!) are impendent and requirements may differ however as a general guide:
Preparing the documents. Often, somebody will have already prepared the documents for you and all that needs to be done is to notarise them.
If the documents are in a foreign language see notes above or translation
Some notaries like you to e-mail or fax copy documents in advance of the appointment. If you have received the documents by e-mail, you may be asked to forward them to the notary in order that the documents can be checked to ensure that they are suitable for notarisation.
The notary can prepare many standard international documents in English from scratch. For this type of work fees are usually calculated based on an hourly rate. Some notaries will give a quotation of costs or an estimate of costs in advance
Have all the necessary documentation to hand – all and any relevant documents relating to the notarial matter - wherever possible.
Appointments. Some notaries offer walk in service – Notary Basil at Notary Co UK do - it is always best to telephone or email your local mynotary notary in advance to check availability
find notary, find MyNotary notary find mynotary locations MyNotaryNEWSWhat Identification does a Notary Public require?
The notary will expect you to bring evidence confirming identity. Most often this will be a current passport or it could be
driving licence (with photo card)
national identity card (EEA state members)
an armed forces pass (with photo and signature)
firearms licence (with photo and signature)
other government issue ID (with photo and signature)
Also proof of address such as
Bank statement or letter from bank
Utility bill or council tax bill
Tenancy agreement or Housing Association rent card
Inland revenue tax demand or self assessment statement
When a notary public is acting for a corporate client, evidence of the status and authority of the person acting on behalf of the company or entity is required such as
Certificate of incorporation
Extract from the company register
Certified copy of partnership agreement
Latest report and audited accounts
Plus each individual signatory will need to produce the individual ID as above.
How long does it all take?
The time needed to complete the transaction depends on the nature of the notarial matter and which country the document or documents are for. The meeting with the notary should take about 20 twenty minutes providing that the documentation is relatively uncomplicated and has already been prepared in the proper manner.
Some nations require that the relevant documents be legalised – your local MyNotary notary can advise and deal with the legalisation process.
Some notaries take in excess of a week; MyNotary notaries can usually legalised documents in a few days. Express notary service may be available – contact your local MyNotary to enquire
The time needed for consular verification varies according to which notary you use – contact mynotary notary see http://mynotary.biz/ or for a link to location map view this list of notaries and more useful infoNotarial fees and charges. What is the cost?
The cost of notary services is much higher in the UK than notary fees in America USA because the notary does more than just witness a signature.
There are no fixed notary fees; notaries are independent of each other and charge differently, however an estimate of the costs can usually be given in advance. Some notaries calculate fees at an hourly rate; others will provide a fixed price or provide a quotation from the facts of the matter provided by you.
Notarial charges; as well as the notary’s fee, there may be additional charges such as the cost of an apostille or apostilles, consular verification fess and courier fees.
To get a reasonable quotation / quote, tell the notary: -
What service you need - drafting of documents, witnessing signatures, certifying copy documents, legalisation …
How many documents are there?
Which country they are to go to?
The type of documents concerned – e.g. Power of Attorney
Are the documents personal documents or for a Company?
What is a Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is a document allowing one person to act in a legal matter on another's behalf. It is important that the scope of ‘power' handed over to another party is specific. Sometimes it is necessary to limit the ability of the person you are appointing to act for you in legal matter. Your mynotary notary will assess the ‘powers’ being granted and advise you accordingly.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION Your Power of Attorney should be limited to the minimum necessary to conduct the business at hand. Attention needs to be paid to whom deposit monies are paid. What guarantees are in place to ensure that your money will be safe?
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