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Business Notary Services

If you have business interests overseas, authenticating and certifying documentation for use in foreign countries for legal authorities is often required. The signature and seal of a Notary mean that specific transactions or documents have been approved and sanctioned by a responsible and trusted legal officer.

What do our business notary services include? 

A notary public is a qualified legal professional authorised to certify, authenticate and witness documents for use in other jurisdictions, ensuring they meet the necessary legal requirements.

  • Setting up a company overseas or providing evidence of an organisation’s existence
  • Authenticating documents and facts, business documents and transactions
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Trademark and patent renewals/registrations
  • Verification of translated documents
  • Certification
  • Tender documents
  • Providing qualifications to prove an employee’s status to foreign authorities.
  • Providing copies of documents or legalising documents (obtaining an Apostille)
  • Taking oaths, declarations, depositions, and affidavits for use outside the UK
  • Share dealings in the United States
  • Protesting bills of exchange
  • Evidence for foreign courts
  • Legalisation at the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office or other relevant embassy/consulate

Why choose Dominic Ibbs for Business Notary Services?

Dominic has substantial experience in all aspects of private client law and provides a high level of client service. Dominic has practised as a Notary Public since August 2022, having completed the Notarial Practice Course at University College London and been admitted as a Notary by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury. 

As a Notary Public, Dominic is qualified to assist in the authentication and certification of documents and signatures for use in other jurisdictions. Dominic  maintains a top-tier ranking in legal directories such as Chambers HNW, and The Legal 500.

Contact us for Business Notary Services

For further information or advice on our business Notary service, please call 01753 889995 or email enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk.

 

Notary for Business FAQs

What is a notary public and why might my business need one?
A notary public is a legal professional who verifies and certifies documents for use overseas. Your business might need a notary if you’re dealing with international contracts, appointing overseas agents or directors or need company documents recognised abroad.
What types of documents can a notary certify for businesses?
Common documents include powers of attorney, certificates of incorporation, board resolutions, company accounts, commercial contracts and documents related to trademarks or patents.
Do notarial documents need legalisation or an apostille?
In many cases, yes. Once a document is notarised, it may need to be legalised with an apostille from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or further legalisation from the embassy of the destination country.
Can you notarise documents for companies based outside the UK?
We can notarise documents for UK-based entities and individuals. If your company is based abroad, we may still be able to assist depending on the document and your circumstances. Please contact us to discuss.
How long does the notarial process take?
Simple notarisation can often be completed the same day, while documents requiring legalisation or apostille may take several days. We’ll always advise you on timings upfront based on your needs.