Notary Public Neil Parsonage

Notary Public Wigan is a distinguished provider of notarial services, conveniently located in Wigan and serving the surrounding areas including Bolton. I am delighted to offer my expertise in witnessing and certifying documents for use in foreign countries. My services are available not only at my offices but can also be arranged at your home or business premises, including weekends and after business hours, upon discussion.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch to enquire about Notarisation or Legalisation by visiting the contact page. I am proud to be regulated by the Master of the Faculties through the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, upholding the highest standards of professional integrity and competence.

What is a Notary Public and what do they do?

A Notary Public is a unique kind of lawyer, specialising in the authentication and certification of documents intended for use in countries outside of the UK. By affixing my signature and official seal to these documents, foreign authorities can be confident that the necessary checks and verifications have been performed.

Imagine you are purchasing a property abroad and need to grant your overseas lawyer the authority to handle the transaction. A Notary Public can oversee the signing of a Power of Attorney and then notarise this document, ensuring that it will be accepted in the country where the property is located.

What services does Notary Public Wigan offer?

Notaries primarily act as impartial witnesses to certify documents for use outside of the UK. Notary Public Wigan's services include:

• Providing Notarial copies
• Notarising medical reports and police reports related to adoption
• Authenticating the contents of documents
• Witnessing the execution of documents and verifying the authenticity of signatures
• Notarising documents for use in buying or selling property abroad
• Certifying examination certificates
• Verifying translations of foreign documents to and from English
• Legalisation (validation) of the notary's signature and seal by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and/or the relevant country's embassy
• Notarising foreign Wills
• Confirming identification records for lost or stolen passport applications
• Notarising Bills of exchange and other contracts
• Certifying passports and Powers of Attorney
• Certifying marriage and birth certificates

Independence and Rules

As an independent officer, a notary must maintain their impartiality and avoid conflicts of interest. I am committed to adhering to professional rules and standards to protect my clients and ensure the utmost professionalism. Notaries are subject to strict regulations regarding money laundering prevention and are required to hold indemnity insurance to cover negligence and dishonesty.

Public Records kept by a Notary

Notaries maintain a complete set of original or duplicate documents as a permanent public record. These records are accessible to all parties with a legitimate interest, such as my clients and other involved parties. The records serve as a valuable resource for producing copies when required.

Foreign Language Documents

If you have a document written in a foreign language, it might be necessary to obtain an official translation into English. I can advise you on the necessity of a translation and assist you in obtaining a certified authentic version.

Do I need an Apostille or Legalisation?

Certain countries may require an additional step of Legalisation for notarised documents. This involves the Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirming the validity of the Notary's signature and seal. Upon completion of this process, an 'Apostille' certificate is attached to the notarised document. I can provide guidance on whether Legalisation is necessary and, if so, what the total fee would be.