Notary services
Contacting us when you need a notary
If you need the services of a notary or have any questions about this service, please contact Victor Warner.
Type of work undertaken by a notary
The services of a notary are often necessary in the following situations:
- making applications to, or registering with, official bodies regarding transactions or events (for example when applying for overseas patents and other intellectual property)
- preparing and witnessing powers of attorney for use outside the United Kingdom
- authenticating company information and the status of company officers and representatives (for example, the existence and good standing of a company, or the capacity and authority of a director)
- certifying that agreements have been validly executed under English law
- certifying copies and translations of documents
Fees
Notarial work is charged for on the length of time taken (currently charged at £160 per hour).
In practice, the simplest and most routine notarial tasks are usually dealt with in 20 to 30 minutes (approximately £53 to £80). For common documents (such as powers of attorney) the time involved is usually 30 to 60 minutes (£80 to £160). The time taken will depend, for example, on the amount of discussion needed with the client, the number of necessary changes to the document, and the requirements of the particular country in which the document will be used.
Many commercial clients prefer to have documents notarised at their premises. We are happy to make appointments to do so.
Further information
Please follow the links below for further information on how charges are calculated, some of the things a client should and should not do in order to get a document notarised, how long it can take to get a document notarised, and how to make an appointments. Our leaflet on these topics is available for download in the following formats: PDF, Word or WordPerfect.
About notaries
If you would like to know more about the history, and role of, notaries in England and Wales, please visit the Notaries Society web site.
