Mobile Notary Public Services

We notarise all kinds of documents for our clients

Common

• Power of Attorney

  A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone permission to make decisions, or take action, on another person’s behalf.

  Relating to the sale of land or property abroad, a Power of Attorney may need to be transferred to a solicitor based in the country where assets are being sold. In doing so, they are able to sign documents and push forward with the sale, allowing the sale to go ahead, remotely.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding a Power of Attorney, call or email us.

• Attesting to the Execution and Signature of Documents

  An authority may request that a Notary Public is present at the signing of any kind of document – particularly if that authority is outside of the UK. The presence of a notary guarantees that a particular document or contract has been signed by someone whose identification has been verified.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public to notarise your documents, call or email us.

• Statutory Declarations

  A Statutory Declaration is a formal, written statement to affirm that something is true, to the best knowledge of the person making the declaration. Statutory Declarations have to be signed in the presence of an authorised person – such as a Notary Public.

  Statutory Declarations may be needed for passport applications by the UK government, or for name changes.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public regarding a Statutory Declaration, call or email us.

• Affidavits

  An Affidavit is a written statement from a person. It must be signed by the person (the ‘affiant’) and by a Notary Public – or other authorised person. Affidavits are likely to be accepted wherever Statutory Declarations are, provided that the wording features certain details.

  Affidavits are often required in court proceedings, most usually for those concerning divorce proceedings, property disputes, and debt cases.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public regarding an Affidavit, call or email us.

• Oaths

  An oath is a written statement from a person, which they swear to be true, invoking a divine witness (i.e. God). This may not be appropriate for people with other or no religious beliefs. A Declaration is a non-religious alternative to an oath. The signing of oaths must be witnessed by a Notary Public – or other authorised person.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding an oath or declaration, call or email us.

Marriage

• Certificates of No Impediment

  A Certificate of No Impediment (CNI/CONI) is a document that states that a person is legally allowed to get married or get a civil partnership abroad. A CNI is for each person, not per couple. Some countries require that certificates be no older than two or three months at the time of the wedding and may need to be translated – it is important to follow the particular rules of the country where the wedding is to take place.

  Certificates (CNIs) can be obtained at a local registry office – in the UK. Once the registry office has received notice of the marriage, it will be publicly displayed for 28 days. After this period, provided that no objections have been put forward, the CNI will be available for collection.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public regarding a Certificate of No Impediment, call or email us.

• Declaration of Civil Status

  This Statutory Declaration states that the signatory has not previously been married or that they are now divorced and free to marry again. This declaration serves that same purpose as a Certificate of No Impediment.

  This declaration must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public regarding a Statutory Declaration, call or email us.

Passports & Travel

• Passport (True Copy)

  In order to certify a document as a ‘true copy’ of an original, it will require the signature of a Notary – or other authorised official.

  Passports are, perhaps, the most common type of document from which true copies need to be made. Often deemed too valuable to send via post, certifying them remotely is seen as a safer alternative.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public to obtain a true copy of a passport, call or email us.

• Child Travel Consent Form

  A Child Travel Consent form is a document that is used to allow a minor to travel with a group, with a friend or family member, alone, with only one parent who shares custody, and abroad via any means. By having a Child Travel Consent form notarised, the authenticity of the document is guaranteed. This is recommended, particularly if a minor is travelling internationally.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding the notarisation of a Child Travel Consent form, call or email us.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma Certificate

  When applying for work abroad, foreign organisations may request that qualifications are authenticated by a Notary Public. This goes some way to guaranteeing the authenticity of degrees, diplomas, among others.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding the authentication of qualifications, call or email us.

• General Medical Council (GMC) Certificate

  The General Medical Council issues a range of certificates; these include provisional and full registrations, proof of entry onto the register, certificates of professional status or good standing, and specialist or general practice certificates.

  For use in foreign jurisdictions, it may be requested that GMC Certificates are authorised by a Notary Public, guaranteeing their authenticity.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding the authentication of GMC Certificates, call or email us.

Property

• US Property Deeds

  US Property Deeds must be notarised. If the person selling the property (‘grantor’) is outside the United States, the deed needs to be authorised by a Notary Public in order for it to be valid.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding the transfer of US Property Deeds, call or email us.

• US Timeshare Affidavit

  An Affidavit, relating to US timeshares, must be signed by the individual or persons named in the document and also by a Notary Public – or other authorised person. Affidavits are often required when obtaining a timeshare, regarding part-ownership and upkeep of maintenance.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding an Affidavit, call or email us.

• UK Land Registry Document (ID1)

  An ID1 form is used to confirm a person’s identity when lodging an application to HM Land Registry, when not represented by a solicitor.

  Once Section A of the form is completed, an applicant must then have their identity verified by a Notary Public – or other authorised person.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding an ID1 form for an application to HM Land Registry, call or email us.

Business

• Certificate of Incorporation

  A Certificate of Incorporation is issued by Companies House when a business is incorporated in the UK. The document is available to download from the Companies House website, but may need to be notarised or legalised for use overseas.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding Certificates of Incorporation, call or email us.

• Certificate of Good Standing

  A Certificate of Good Standing is issued by Companies House and verifies the existence and details relating to UK companies. Foreign authorities may request that companies wishing to conduct business in their country provide this document. Many accept this without notarisation but some, including Spain, often request for it to be notarised. Notaries must order the document directly from Companies House.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding Certificates of Good Standing, call or email us.

• Article / Memorandum of Association

  An Article / Memorandum of Association is one of a number of documents that may be required when incorporating a business in the UK. Notarised copies may be needed for applications to foreign authorities to set up overseas offices and bank accounts.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding Article / Memorandum of Association, call or email us.

• Trade Agreement

  Companies engaging in business overseas may require the assistance of a Notary Public. In order to carry out commercial and corporate affairs in foreign jurisdictions, Notaries are often needed to prepare, certify, and authenticate various documents.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding corporate documentation, call or email us.

• Board Resolution

  Some decisions made in board meetings, particularly those relating to foreign business affairs, may require the services of a Notary Public. For example, if a board decides to transfer Power of Attorney to a foreign agent.

  Board Resolutions do not need to be witnessed directly by a Notary Public; merely signed by the Company Secretary before the Notary.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding Board Resolutions, call or email us.

• Shareholder Agreement

  Shareholder Agreements only need to be notarised by a Notary Public if it relates to a matter involving a foreign jurisdiction.

  Board Resolutions do not need to be witnessed directly by a Notary Public; merely signed by the Company Secretary before the Notary.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding Shareholder Agreements, call or email us.

Financial

• Certified Accounts

  Certified Accounts are copies of a company’s accounts, lodged annually with Companies House (UK). In order to avoid double taxation, it may be a requirement to provide foreign authorities with notarised and legalised copies of these Certified Accounts.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding Certified Accounts, call or email us.

Passports & Travel

• Wills

  There are some differences regarding who can witness a will in the UK. In England and Wales, wills must be witnessed by two independent witnesses; in Scotland, only one witness is required.

  Witnessing a will is a legal obligation. It means that, should the will ever be called into question, that there will be a credible witness to testify that it was signed and witnessed properly. Legally, a witness cannot be a beneficiary of the will.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding the witnessing of a will, call or email us.

• Certificate of Life

  As a way of ensuring that a pension remains valid, it may be necessary to submit regular Certificates of Life to its provider, notifying them that the policy-holder is alive and well. This is especially important if the policy-holder resides in a different country to where the provider of the pension is based.

  A Notary Public may be needed to authorise a Certificate of Life before submission, guaranteeing that the signee is consistent with the person named on the policy.

  If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding Certificates of Life, call or email us.