When your business operates internationally, you often need documents to be legally recognised abroad. Whether you are signing a power of attorney, certifying company records, or preparing trade documentation, a Notary Public ensures your documents are properly authenticated for overseas use.
At Latimer Solicitors, our qualified Notary Public provides professional notarial services for businesses across England and Wales. We help companies, directors, and professionals prepare and certify documents for use worldwide — efficiently, securely, and in full compliance with international legal standards.
Why Notarial Services Matter for Businesses
If your company is trading, contracting, or expanding overseas, certain documents must be certified by a Notary Public before they are accepted by foreign authorities. Without proper authentication, agreements or corporate filings may be rejected, causing costly delays.
You may need a Notary Public if your business is:
- Opening a foreign branch or subsidiary.
- Appointing overseas representatives through a power of attorney.
- Entering international contracts or trade agreements.
- Buying or selling property abroad.
- Submitting company or financial documents to overseas regulators.
- Dealing with export, shipping, or customs paperwork.
A Notary Public acts as an independent legal officer, verifying the authenticity of your signatures, documents, and corporate identity.
How Latimer Solicitors Can Help
Our Notary Public service provides prompt and reliable document authentication for businesses of all sizes. We work with companies across all sectors, including manufacturing, financial services, logistics, and technology.
We can assist with:
Corporate and Commercial Documentation
- Powers of attorney and company resolutions
- Certificates of incorporation and good standing
- Board minutes and director identification
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
International Contracts and Transactions
- Authentication of commercial contracts and tenders
- Notarisation of documents for cross-border mergers or acquisitions
- Verification of financial and banking documents
Trade and Export Documentation
- Certificates of origin, invoices, and shipping documents
- Customs and export paperwork
- Legalisation and apostille services through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Property and Business Affairs Abroad
- Sale or purchase of overseas commercial or investment property
- Verification of identity and signing of foreign property documents
- Liaison with overseas lawyers, agents, and consulates
We ensure every document meets the legal requirements of the destination country and provide guidance on additional steps such as legalisation or consular attestation.
Our Process / What to Expect
We make obtaining notarisation simple and efficient.
- Initial Contact: You tell us what the documents are for and where they will be used.
- Document Review: We verify your identity, capacity, and authority to sign.
- Certification: The Notary Public witnesses and authenticates the signature or document.
- Legalisation (if needed): We arrange apostille or embassy legalisation if required.
- Completion: Your notarised documents are returned promptly and ready for international use.
Our service is efficient, professional, and fully compliant with UK and international notarial regulations.
Why Choose Latimer Solicitors?
- Qualified Notary Public appointed and regulated by the Court of Faculties
- Nationwide service across England and Wales
- Decades of experience supporting businesses with international transactions
- Prompt turnaround and professional document handling
- Transparent fees and clear guidance on legalisation requirements
- Trusted reputation for reliability and confidentiality
We act swiftly to ensure your documents are accepted first time, every time.
