We are delighted to have  two Notary Publics serving Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. Partners Rachel Hawkins and Laura Carter, provide a personal service to both commercial and individual clients when the notarisation of documents, transactions or events is required.

What is a Notary?

The office of a Notary is steeped in history, having its origin in Roman times. Notaries were originally scribes or copiers before developing into a profession. A Notary is an officer of the law who holds an internationally recognised public office. Therefore a Notary’s seal and signature is recognised as evidence of a responsible legal officer almost worldwide.

What can a Notary authenticate?

A Notary can substantiate documents, transactions and events for use abroad, such as:

• Witnessing signatures
• Certifying sworn documents
• Certifying that copied documents are the same as the original
• Authenticate certificates relating to the execution of documents on behalf of British companies
• Confirm the capacity of a company’s directors
• Arrangement of documents to be legalised at the Foreign Office or a foreign embassy or consulate
• Declarations and affidavits for the UK and abroad
• Bills of exchange
• Authentication of identity and signatures
• Powers of Attorney
• Substantiating documents & information for emigration or immigration

… and much, much more.