A UK Notary Public is a qualified lawyer authorised to verify the identity of signatories, witness signatures, and certify documents as true copies for use in another country. Notarisation is the first formal step before FCDO apostille and (where required) embassy legalisation.
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Notary Services in the UK
If you have a Power of Attorney (POA), an Affidavit, or any document that needs to be notarised for use abroad, we can help. Continental Visa offers quick, convenient, and fully compliant UK Notary Public services for both personal and business documents — in-person at our London office, by secure video call, or by postal notarisation.
- Same-Day London Appointments
- From £150 Per Document
- Online Video Notarisation
Overview
UK Notary Public Services for International Use
A UK Notary Public is a qualified lawyer authorised to verify identity, witness signatures, and certify documents as true copies — the formal first step before FCDO apostille and, where required, embassy legalisation. If you’re sending UK documents abroad, almost everything starts with proper notarisation.
At Continental Visa, we offer fully compliant Notary Public services for individuals and businesses, with seamless integration into the rest of the legalisation chain. Same-day in-person appointments at our London office, online video notarisation, or postal notarisation — we offer whatever works for your timeline.
Need the full chain? Most of our clients need notarisation as the first step before FCDO apostille and (for non-Hague destinations) embassy legalisation. We handle the entire chain in-house, with one quote and one point of contact — ideal for the Italian Declaration of Value, Vietnam consular legalisation, and other country-specific routes.
How It Works
How Our UK Notary Service Works
Time is often critical when preparing documents for international use. We offer three flexible service modes so you can choose the option that fits your situation.
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In-Person Appointment
Visit our London office for face-to-face notarisation. Appointments can usually be arranged the same day, often with just a couple of hours’ notice. Ideal for urgent documents and when the destination authority requires in-person notarisation.
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Remote Notarisation by Video Call
Unable to attend in person? We arrange a secure video call with the UK Notary Public to verify your identity and witness your signature online. Convenient for clients anywhere in the UK or abroad — widely accepted for many overseas use cases.
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Postal Notarisation for Originals
If your original document must be physically notarised, post it to our office. Once received, we schedule a video verification call and complete the notarisation immediately after. We email you a scanned copy for review and return the original by tracked post or courier.
Not sure which mode you need? Some destination authorities accept video notarisation; others require physical signatures and stamps. Tell us your destination country and we’ll advise on which mode they will accept.
Fees
Notary Fees — Transparent & Upfront
We always provide a clear quotation in advance — no hidden fees.
Notary Public Certification
From £150
per document
Standard fee for the most common documents (Power of Attorney, affidavits, single-page certifications). Where the document is multi-page, requires additional witnesses, or involves specialist wording (e.g. for the Italian Consulate or for company resolutions), the fee may vary.
Price may vary depending on document type, number of pages, or witness requirements. We confirm your fixed fee before any work begins.
Bundled with apostille? When combining notarisation with our Next-Day FCDO Apostille Service, we provide a single end-to-end quote covering both steps — with no overlap or hidden costs.
Service Features
Fast and Reliable Service
Our comprehensive UK notary services include everything you need to get your document notarised and ready for international use.
Same-Day & Next-Day Appointments
Urgent appointments arranged with as little as a couple of hours’ notice at our London office.
Video Verification
Secure online notarisation by video call — convenient and widely accepted overseas.
Fully Registered UK Notary Public
Our Notary Public is a qualified lawyer fully registered with the Faculty Office.
Seamless Apostille & Embassy Integration
One quote, one contact: notarisation, FCDO apostille and embassy legalisation handled in-house.
Notary Attestation for Overseas Use
Notarial certificates prepared with destination-appropriate wording — including the Italian Consulate’s Dichiarazione di Valore requirements.
ICO Registered & Established
UK-registered consultancy (Companies House No. 16149984) and ICO Registered (ZC091062).
Documents
Common Documents We Notarise
We regularly notarise the full range of personal and business documents needed for international use.
Power of Attorney (POA)
General, special, and limited POAs for property, banking, business, and personal matters abroad.
Affidavits & Statutory Declarations
Sworn statements and statutory declarations for use in foreign courts, embassies, and administrative procedures.
Academic Certificates
Degree certificates, transcripts, and professional qualifications — with destination-specific wording for the Italian Declaration of Value and similar.
Business & Company Documents
Certificates of incorporation, board resolutions, memorandum and articles of association, contracts and good-standing certificates.
Passports & ID Verifications
Notarised true copies of passports and identity documents for foreign banks, employers, and authorities.
Consent Letters & Authorisations
Travel consent letters for minors, employment authorisations, and other consent-based documents.
Property & Financial Documents
Property sale or purchase documents, mortgage forms, and financial declarations for overseas use.
Specialist Documents
Bespoke notarisation for unusual document types — contact us with your specifics for a tailored quote.
Why Continental Visa
Why Choose Continental Visa for UK Notary Services
Notarisation is rarely an end in itself — it’s usually the first step in a longer legalisation chain. We handle the whole chain.
London-Based Notary Public
Same-day in-person appointments at our office in Mayfair, with the option of video or postal notarisation for clients further afield.
End-to-End Legalisation
Notarisation, FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation and sworn translation managed in-house — one quote, one point of contact.
Speed Where It Matters
Urgent same-day notarisation paired with our Next-Day Apostille Service can deliver fully legalised documents within two working days.
Destination-Aware Wording
We know what notarial wording overseas authorities expect — including specialist requirements for the Italian Consulate, Spanish Ministry of Universities, and German Landgericht-sworn translators.
Transparent Pricing
From £150 per document with a clear fixed-fee quote in advance. No surprises mid-process.
ICO Registered & Established
UK-registered consultancy (Companies House No. 16149984) and ICO Registered (ZC091062) — trusted with sensitive original documents.
Common Questions
UK Notary Services — FAQs
The most common questions we’re asked about UK notarisation. For case-specific guidance, please contact us directly.
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What does a UK Notary Public do?
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How much does notarisation cost?
Notarisation starts from £150 per document. The exact fee depends on the document type, the number of pages, and any witness requirements. We always provide a clear quotation in advance — no hidden fees.
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Can I be notarised by video call (remote notarisation)?
Yes. We offer secure video-call notarisation where the UK Notary Public verifies your identity and witnesses your signature online. This is widely accepted for many use cases abroad. We can advise whether remote notarisation is suitable for your specific destination authority.
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How fast can you arrange notarisation?
In-person appointments at our London office can usually be arranged the same day, often with just a couple of hours’ notice. Video notarisation appointments are typically available the same day or next working day.
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Do you handle the apostille and embassy legalisation after notarisation?
Yes. Continental Visa offers seamless integration of notarisation with FCDO apostille and embassy legalisation. Once your document is notarised, we can take it through the full legalisation chain for use in your destination country.
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What documents do you notarise?
Common documents include Power of Attorney (POA), affidavits and statutory declarations, academic certificates, business and company documents, passport and ID verifications, consent letters and authorisations, and property or financial documents.
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Can I post my original document to you for notarisation?
Yes. If your original document must be physically notarised, you can post it to our London office. We schedule a video verification call, complete the notarisation immediately after the call, email you a scanned copy for review, and return the original by tracked post or courier.
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What identification do I need?
For in-person appointments, you typically need a valid passport (or photo driving licence) and a recent proof of address (utility bill or bank statement issued in the last 3 months). For video notarisation, you will be asked to show the same documents on camera and may need to submit copies in advance.
Need a UK Notary Public — Today?
Whether you need a Power of Attorney notarised in person today, a remote video notary appointment, or postal notarisation followed by FCDO apostille and embassy legalisation, we manage every stage. Get a fixed quote within one working day.
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