In the age of globalisation more and more of us are making the decision to live and work abroad with the United Arab Emirates, Australia and United States being some of the top destinations for British emigrants. Whilst it goes without saying that such a substantial move requires much preparation, there are also many behind-the-scenes…
THE NOTARISATION OF ID DOCUMENTS
This blog post is here to help you understand what it means to have your passport and other identity documents notarised and what a notary public will usually require from you in order to complete the process. Notarised identity documents are often requested to open bank accounts abroad, to obtain visas and to deal with…
WHAT IS A CERTIFIED TRANSLATION?
When a translation needs to be presented to a government authority or is needed in the context of an official or administrative procedure, there will usually be a requirement to present a certified translation. The concept of ‘certified translation’ often causes confusion, as there are different ways in which a translation can be certified. There…
Notary Jargon – understanding your notary public!
Have you been told by one person that your signature needs to be attested and then another person has told you that your signature needs to be notarised? This glossary page is here to help you understand the terms used by notaries and hopefully provide you with a better understanding of what will happen to…
What is a Notary Public ?
While most people have a general idea of what a solicitor or a barrister does, the role of a notary is not so well known to the general public in England and Wales. This is because the circumstances in which the services of a notary may be required are quite specific. The aim of this…