Leslie Seldon - Notary Public
Tel: 0845 003 7199
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Next steps in processing your documents

Each case is different but usually you will need to:

  1. make an appointment
  2. bring evidence of your identity - generally:
    • a current valid passport and
    • a document to prove your address, for example
      - photo card driving licence or
      - council tax bill
      - utility bill for electricity gas or water
      - bank or credit card statement
  3. the Notary has a duty to take reasonable steps to ensure that the transaction is valid - he has 'a duty to the transaction' so he will need to:
    • be satisfied that you understand any document, particularly a document not in English
    • see any papers or documents relevant to the validity of the matter.

The notary must be sure that both you and he understand the documents and their effect abroad. A translation by a qualified translator may be necessary, who will require an additional fee. I have access to suitable translators.

It will be a great help if you can send to me before the appointment

  1. the document(s) to be notarised
  2. any email or letter of instruction (from whoever is asking for the document in the foreign country) as to how that country requires the document completed. The key question is what will work in the country concerned, and each country can be different!

By email is best (so I can add in the names & signing details), but to fax, post or deliver in person are alternatives.