What are Notarial Services?

If you know you need a notary public but are not sure why, then the information on this site aims to explain in simple terms what notarial services are and what a notary public does.

A notary public is a legal professional who holds an internationally recognised qualification. Their role in providing notarial services is to authenticate and certify personal or business documents signed in England so that they can be relied on anywhere outside England and Wales. Put very simply the Notary Public confirms that the content of the document is accurate and that the signatories to the document are who they claim to be. It is sometimes necessary to have the signature and seal of the Notary confirmed by an independent body - this process is called Legalisation.

A notary public in England must satisfy the academic and practising requirements of an independent professional regulatory body and must hold adequate professional indemnity insurance.

Why use Anne McMahon's notarial services?

Anne McMahon offers professional, practical notarial services from the central location of Stratford upon Avon in the Midlands. A mobile service is also available and meetings can be held elsewhere by arrangement.

Anne has been a Notary Public since 2000 and has over 20 years experience as a solicitor with Denton Wilde Sapte and Needham & James LLP. As a notary public she is regulated by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury and is a member of the Notaries Society. Also qualified as a legal translator (Spanish / English) since 1998, Anne is a Member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting as well as being a University of Cambridge accredited examiner and tutor for aspiring notaries since 2004.  Translations from or to other languages can also be arranged.

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