Need a Notary in Liverpool? A Step-by-Step Guide to Authenticating Documents for Overseas Use

A notary public is a professional (usually but not always a solicitor) who is authorised to authenticate and certify documents for international use.

This may be required for a number of reasons: amongst them, buying an overseas property, starting a new business (or extending an existing company overseas), migration or travel, or family affairs such as international adoption.

If you are looking for notary public services in Liverpool, read our guide to find out what you need to do. 

What types of documents require authentication?

Depending on what your documents are required for, you may require authentication for a number of things. Below is a brief overview of the items that may require authentication, but you should check this for yourself – your notary should be able to advise.

Your documents must be legalised in the country they were issued. So if your UK documents require authorisation, our notary services in Liverpool can help.

The below lists are by no means exhaustive but give an overview of the services offered and reasons they may be required for both business and individual usage.

Notary public services for individual use

Individual uses may include emigration, rights to work or study, marriages taking place abroad or obtaining/confirming power of attorney, to name just a few examples.

In these instances, your notary may be required to authenticate forms of ID such as passports and drivers’ licenses, declarations of marital status, and evidence of academic qualifications or certificates.

Notary public services for business use

You may require a notary for a number of business purposes. These include but are not limited to property transactions such as transferral of ownership, starting a new business or setting up a new branch of an existing company.

In this case, documents requiring notarisation may include company documents, statutory declarations, documents relating to property (such as deeds of ownership), and anything else which may require the seal of a notary public.

Why do I need a notary?

As mentioned above there are a number of circumstances where you may require the services of a notary to verify the authenticity of legal documents, including those identifying individuals, property ownership and business transactions.

In certain international activities, these documents must be notarised by a qualified professional for authenticity and security purposes.

What does the notary public process look like?

If you’re looking for notary services in the UK, you may begin with a consultation. You will be asked to send copies in advance of your consultation for review, so that your notary can ensure they have the correction information and documents. You will also be requested to provide evidence of your identity for review.

If you’re looking for notary services in Liverpool and the UK, get in touch today to arrange a consultation with Dickinson Parker Hill solicitors.