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Important Information
Attending on a Notary?
When the services of a Notary are required, it is customary to make an appointment with the Notary at his/her office during business hours. Some Notaries are prepared to attend at your home or office, but only in exceptional circumstance. A specific request & addititional fees are payable for this special service.
On attending your appointment, if you are not personally known to the Notary, you must bring with you a formal identity document, such as a current Passport or Driver's Licence, displaying a recent photograph of yourself, to enable the Notary to identify you.
A Notary must be satisfied that you fully comprehend the document to be witnessed or authenticated, particularly a document written in a foreign language.
A Notary does not usually provide legal advice on a document presented for notarial services. If you require legal advice, this is a separate function & should be undertaken beforehand.
A Notary must be certain that you comprehend the nature & contents of the document which is to be witnessed or authenticated. A Notary must also be certain that you understand its effect when sent abroad.
A Notary may insist that a document be translated into English, if it is not properly understood.
A Notary may require the presence of a qualified interpreter, if there is a language or communication problem.
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