Our Notary Public Services help individuals, businesses, charities and institutions prepare documents for use overseas, where ordinary signing or certification may not be enough.
When a document needs to be accepted by lawyers, courts, government departments, universities, banks or other authorities outside England and Wales, a notary public may need to check, witness and authenticate it.
At Flint Bishop, our Notary Public Services are available from our Leeds and York offices. We help with documents for use abroad, including powers of attorney, certified copies of passports and academic qualifications, affidavits, statutory declarations, Spanish wills and other specialist legal documents.
Want to speak to us now? Call us on 0330 123 9501.
Notary public
Notarial work can feel time-sensitive, especially where documents are needed for a visa, overseas property transaction, international study place, business arrangement or legal process in another country. We will explain what is required in plain English, check the relevant documents carefully and guide you through any further steps, such as legalisation or obtaining an apostille where needed.
As a highly regarded UK Top 200 law firm, Flint Bishop combines the assurance of an established legal practice with clear, personal support. Hugh Thompson, our notary public, works from our Leeds and York offices and brings considerable experience in academic documents, powers of attorney and other documents that need to be relied on outside England and Wales.
Whether you know exactly what you need or have been asked to arrange notarisation and are unsure where to start, our Notary Public Services can help you understand the process and what to prepare. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and we will explain the next step clearly.
A notary can assist with various services such as:
Hugh Thompson is a notary public. He works from our Leeds and York offices and is highly experienced in academic documents, powers of attorney and other specialist legal documents. Hugh offers a full range of notarial services for individuals, companies, charities and institutions. His role is to authenticate documents and facts for use outside of England and Wales.
Notary public
To prove your identity, you will need to provide at least one of the following:
To prove your current residence, you must present one of the following documents not more than three months old:
OR one of the following documents not more than 12 months old:
For businesses, additional documentation will need to be provided. We will make an online search at Companies House and advise you on what additional documentation may be required.
When I see the notary what must I bring?
For one document you should allow 40 minutes, for two to four documents you should allow up to an hour.
How much will it cost?
Fees start from £85.00 plus VAT and disbursements. A fixed fee can usually be given in advance if the documents have already been prepared, are ready for signature and are emailed to our office.
Contact Us
We regularly provide notary services to clients from our offices in Leeds and York. To find out more or to book an appointment, get in touch with Hugh Thompson by calling 0330 123 9501, or by leaving your details in the online enquiry form.
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