What does a Notary Public do?
The role of the Notary Public has been recognised in English law since 1801 but can be traced back more than 2,000 years.
A Notary Public is a lawyer, usually a solicitor or former solicitor, who has undergone additional training and gained qualifications, enabling them to verify and certify important documents for use abroad.
This is done by adding a certificate with the Notary Public’s signature and official seal, which most countries accept as evidence of the authenticity of the document’s contents.
As the qualification is internationally recognised, a Notary Public can bridge any differences between the legal systems of his own country and that of others to ensure international transactions are completed in a timely manner which complies with the laws of both.
Their work requires integrity and professionalism of the highest degree, to ensure that errors, omissions, alterations, fraud and forgery do not occur.
The role does not generally include giving advice or drafting documents, unless this has previously been agreed in writing.
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