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Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a document that gives someone else (the Attorney) the power to act on your behalf and represent you in relation to matters generally or in relation to specific matters as set out in the Power … more…

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Notarised and Legalised Company Documentation

If your Company is planning to do business overseas you may be asked to provide Notarised and Legalised Company documentation which may include the following: – Evidence of the Company’s registration with the Registrar of Companies for England & Wales (Companies … more…

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Notarising Documents – Opening a Foreign Bank Account

If you are in the process of opening a foreign bank account and you wish to sign the application form(s) here in England then the bank may require your signature on the application form(s) and your identity to be certified … more…

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Notarised Copies

Having a “Notarised Copy” of a document usually means that a Notary Public has certified the copy document as a true copy of the original. Notarised Copies of documents are used for many purposes such as applications to work abroad, … more…

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“I Just Need My Document To Be Witnessed By A Notary”

It is a misconception that a Notary Public simply “witnesses” someone signing a document. In England & Wales, Notaries are highly qualified lawyers who have obtained academic qualifications from a University specific to their role followed by two years post-qualification … more…

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Legalisation

Legalisation is the UK Government’s confirmation that a public official’s signature, seal or stamp on a document is genuine. The Govenment body that legalises documents in the UK is the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, known as the FCO.  There are … more…

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Certifying Identity Documentation

With the increase in money laundering, counter-terrorism and prevention of fraud regulations, it is becoming more and more commonplace that when you have dealings with third parties such as Banks and Building Societies you are asked to prove your identity. … more…

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