Difference between a Solicitor and a Notary
There are approximately 219,000 solicitors in England and Wales and only 770 notaries.
Solicitor
- Solicitors provide advice and representation to their clients on a wide variety of legal issues, usually within the legal framework of their own country of residence.
Notary
- Notaries represent the oldest and smallest legal profession in England and Wales and are appointed and regulated by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Their area of specialisation is the preparation and certification of documents so that they may be used effectively abroad, something a solicitor would not be able to authenticate.
- Notaries can also attest to the truth and accuracy of translations. Each Notarised document will bear the Notary’s signature. This confirms the document has been certified.
What is required of you?
Bring all documents/correspondence relating to the matter including any instructions that it came with from the foreign jurisdiction.
Please do not sign the documents prior to the appointment.
Your ID’s (1x photo ID e.g. passport/driving licence and 1x address ID’s e.g. a utility bill/bank statement (no more than 3 months old). If you cannot present any ID documents, I will probably not be able to proceed with your matter.
Any emails received on this matter should be forwarded to me by email prior to our appointment including any contact details of the foreign recipient.
Please advise in advance if the document is in a foreign language and which one.
Get In Touch Today
Email Address
tkr@rainotary.co.uk
Phone Number
+44 7466 727581
Timings
08:00 to 20:00,
Monday to Sunday
(By Appointment)
