Terms and ID

Terms and Conditions of Business

Please see my terms and conditions here.

Please note your continued instructions on this matter are deemed acceptance of my terms and conditions.

What identification does a Notary Public require?

Following the implementation of the Money Laundering Regulations 2007, a Notary is now obliged to keep sufficient evidence on their files of the identity and the address of all their clients before they undertake any work.
Each person whose signature they are to certify must provide original photo and address identification documents at the time of the appointment. Photo ID examples:

• Passport
• Driving licence (with photo card)
• National identity card (EEA state members)
• Government issue ID (with photo and signature)
• Residence permit
Address ID examples:
• Bank statement or letter from bank
• Utility bill or council tax bill (not mobile phone bill)
• Inland revenue tax demand or self assessment statement

When a Notary Public is acting for a corporate client, evidence of the due incorporation of the company or entity is required. This can be one of the following documents:

• Certificate of incorporation
• Up to date certified copy of partnership agreement
• Evidence of being regulated by a regulatory body such as the Law Society or FSA.
In addition to the above, each individual signatory will need to produce:
• one of the photo and address identification documents mentioned above
• a copy of the current letterhead (showing the registered office if it is a company)
• a Letter of Authority, Minute, Resolution or Power of Attorney, authorising you to sign the document where a documents is being signed on behalf of the corporation

Data Protection

Please see my Data Protection Privacy Notice here.

Regulation

The notarial practice is regulated through the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury whose address is:

A: The Faculty Office, 1, The Sanctuary, Westminster, London, SW1P 3JT
E: Faculty.office@1thesanctuary.com
W: www.facultyoffice.org.uk