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Why do you need a notary?
You will need to use a Notary for documents that require certification to be sent overseas as Notaries are recognised internationally, whereas Solicitors are not. Matthew Maiden is a notary in Mansfield, and he provides a fast and efficient service.
What is a notary?
A Notary is an independent specialist lawyer with an additional qualification, appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the rules which affect Notaries are very similar to the rules which affect Solicitors.
The Notary’s role is very important as they must be certain that you fully understand the documentation that you are signing before they are able to certify it for you.
Notary Work
A Notary’s work involves the preparation and authentication of documents for use abroad for both individuals and businesses.
The most frequent Notarial services for individuals include:
- Overseas students studying at UK universities may need to produce education certificates, letters of attendance or transcripts when returning to their home country
- Dealing with documents for weddings abroad, such as a Certificate of No Impediment
- Divorce documents from the UK for name changes on overseas passports
- Preparing and witnessing powers of attorney for use overseas (giving someone the right to act on your behalf)
- Dealing with the documentation involved in a purchase or sale of land and property abroad
- Providing documents to deal with the administration of the estate (including Wills and death certificates) of people who are abroad, or owning property abroad
- Authenticating personal documents and information such as DBS checks/proof of qualifications for immigration or emigration purposes, or to work abroad
- Notarising medical reports and police reports for use in connection with accidents abroad
The most frequent Notarial services for businesses include:
- Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) for companies trading overseas
- Preparing and witnessing powers of attorney for use overseas (giving someone the right to act on your behalf)
- Witnessing the signing of an affidavit or statutory declaration by officers of a business
- Authenticating acts of a business entity/company abroad, including the setting up bank accounts, a satellite office, a company and/or partnership
- Authenticating the existence of an English business entity and its status particularly with regard to insolvency and administration
- Certifying and authenticating the authority of Directors, Partners, Members etc, of English business entities
- Witnessing or carrying out other operations relating to foreign bonds and debenture stock for a business
Our Notary, Matthew Maiden, is also a highly regarded Commercial Solicitor so he fully understands the legal needs and concerns of UK businesses trading overseas. Due to his commercial legal knowledge, he is also able to ensure that you and your business fully understand the documentation being certified.
Preparing to see a Notary
Although every case will be different, you will need to ensure:
- You make an appointment
- You bring evidence of your identity to the appointment, such as a current valid passport and/or driving licence and a recent utility bill or bank statement with your name and address on it
- You understand any documents involved, particularly if it is not in English
- You bring any documents to the appointment that are relevant to the matter
Contact us for a quote and more information at notarial@bannerjones.co.uk