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Independent notary public in mid-Essex

Why do I need a notary?

If you need the services of a notary public, you are usually trying to achieve something in another country. It might be something personal like buying or selling property, getting married or investing. Or it might be something for your business like opening an overseas branch, granting authority to a local representative or dealing with a foreign subsidiary. Most likely an adviser or official in the relevant country has asked you to have your document notarised or certified by a notary. You may never have heard of a notary before or you may have used one many times before. Either way, I understand that for you this is a necessary step towards your ultimate goal and you want to get the job done with the minimum of fuss. As a notary public, I am a specialised lawyer recognised by foreign legal systems to authenticate documents. I have my own official seal which I will affix on your document(s) once I have satisfied myself of certain matters, including your identity, your capacity and your understanding of the relevant documents. The receiving party is able to rely on the facts in my notarial act with my seal and signature without further investigation (although depending on where your document is to be used, you might also need it to be legalised, which I can arrange for you if required).

 

About me

I am many things. A corporate solicitor with nearly 15 years of experience in complex international transactions. A mum of four boys, skilled at coordinating the many and varied components of family life. A consummate professional valued by clients for my can-do attitude and my understanding of their needs. But what you most need to know is that I am a notary public, qualified to practise in England and Wales. I am committed to helping my clients, both individuals and companies, achieve their overseas goals and I am flexible in my approach, offering appointments at a time and a place to suit you.

I work from my office in Danbury, and I am happy to see you there (by appointment only) but I also travel to clients around mid-Essex including Maldon, Chelmsford and surrounding villages. My own life doesn’t fit a 9-5 model and I understand that people’s schedules don’t always fit with appointments in traditional business hours so I am often able to offer early, late or Saturday slots. I aim to explain the process clearly and to answer any questions or concerns you may have. My fees are always clearly outlined up front, usually as a fixed fee for the job although sometimes as an estimate where there are moving pieces or potential complexities.

 

Services

  • For Business Clients

    Whether your business is a private or public limited company, a trust, a charity, a partnership, an LLP or any other corporate structure, I can help. Common documents required to be authenticated by a notary are memoranda and articles of association, change of name certificates, annual returns, board or shareholder resolutions and identities of directors or other company officers. I can help with notarising documents for setting up a subsidiary or a branch overseas, or granting power of attorney to an overseas representative.

  • For Private Clients

    Whatever it is you want to do, I can help you do it. You might be getting married abroad and need proof of address or confirmation of single status. You might want to work overseas and need forms for the visa or confirmation of your qualifications. You might need a child travel authorisation or to grant power of attorney for someone to manage your affairs abroad. You might be buying or selling property overseas or you might be involved in a foreign court process. Whatever it is, I will work with you to achieve your goal.

  • Legalisation

    Depending on which country your document is to be used in, you may require an additional service known as legalisation. You may also see this referred to as an apostille, which is a certificate issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, confirming my notarial seal. For some countries this is sufficient, for others the document with the notarial seal and the apostille must also be taken to the consulate of the relevant country. I work closely with a legalisation agent so will be able to provide up to date advice as to the best way to get your document ‘overseas ready’.

  • Electronic documents

    Technology is now a crucial part of many areas of our lives and the delivery of legal services is no different. Provided that the receiving jurisdiction and authority are able to accept them, I can work with you to create electronically signed and notarised documents, and to obtain an e-apostille from the FCDO. As long as I am able to satisfy my identification requirements, this may mean that a remote electronic signature is possible as an alternative to attending my office.