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Important Information
Attending on a Notary?
If you require the services of a Notary Public, it is customary to make an appointment to meet at his or her office during business hours.
Some Notaries make out of office visits to homes or offices, but only in exceptional circumstances. A specific request should be made, and additional fees may be payable.
On attending your appointment, if you are not personally known to the Notary, you must produce a formal identity document displaying your signature and recent photograph of yourself, such as a current Passport or Driver's Licence, for identification.
A Notary does not usually give legal advice on documents requiring notarial services. If you require legal advice, this is a separate function to be provided by your solicitor beforehand.
Please read carefully any instructions you have regarding your document before attending your appointment, and have your papers in order, properly prepared and ready to sign. It is not the Notary’s function to complete any blanks in your documents, such as your full name and address.
A Notary must be satisfied that you fully understand the document to be witnessed, particularly a document written in a foreign language.
A Notary may require that such a document be translated into English before witnessing, if he or she is of the opinion that you do not understand or agree with its contents; or that a qualified interpreter should be present to explain the contents of the document to you. If such a course is necessary, additional expenses may be incurred.
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