Frequently Asked Questions

How much will it cost?

On receipt of details of your requirements, I will provide fixed fee quotations. All prices are net of VAT. I can also give details of translation and courier fees if required

Why can’t I use my own Solicitor?

When you need to have something notarised, this is usually because it is to be used abroad. The acts of Notaries are recognised in other countries, whereas, generally, the acts of Solicitors are only accepted in this jurisdiction

What is Legalisation?

Depending on circumstances, a notarised document for use abroad may also need to be produced to:

• the UK Foreign Office; or
• the London consulate of the receiving country; or
• the UK Foreign Office and to the London consulate of the receiving country.

You can deal with this yourself or, if you are too busy, I offer an express courier service (where Consular procedures permit).

What is the Apostille?

Where both countries are signatories to the Hague Convention (includes most Europeon countries), Legalisation is replaced with a procedure where the document is produced to a government department and given a certificate known as the ‘Apostille’. In the UK, this is the Foreign Office. I offer an express courier service to return documents with Apostille within 24 hours of notarisation.