Category: News

Notary Public

I am often asked how the role of a Notary Public differs from that of a solicitor.  Whilst you are likely to find that your Notary Public is also a qualified solicitor, a Notary...

Apostilles and Certified Copies of UK Birth Certificates

I am often asked to certify photocopies of UK Birth Certificates and sometimes there is also a request to obtain an Apostille for the document. UK Birth Certificates are subject to crown copyright however,...

Apostilles in a hurry?

I arrange for Apostilles/legalisation of documents on a regular basis.  The very nature of Notarial work means that it is often urgent and existing clients will know that I have access to the Foreign...

Apostilles/Legalisation Update

I am pleased to confirm that I have now been advised that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Apostille service in London and Milton Keynes is now up and running again.  However – they are...

Apostilles/Legalisation – Urgent News

Please be advised that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London and in Milton Keynes are both currently experiencing technical problems and I have been advised that no Apostilles are being issued at present....

NHS Worker?

If you work in the NHS please let me know when we first speak.  I will apply a discounted rate to the work I do for you in recognition of the important job you...

UAE Embassy news

Documents headed for the UAE usually require both an Apostille from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and then must go through a further process of legalisation at the UAE Embassy.  The Embassy will however...

Apostilles and Legalisation for Tajikistan

Good news for those who need to send documents to Tajikistan – it is now a member of the Hague Convention on Apostilles.  The practical implication of this is that whereas previously, documents were...

Getting Married Abroad?

If you are planning to get married abroad – well firstly, congratulations!  The services of a Notary Public will often be required  on such occasions in order to satisfy the legal requirements of the...