The Complete Guide To Notary Public Services In The UK (2025)

What Is a Notary Public?

A notary public is a qualified legal professional authorized to:

• Verify the authenticity of documents for use both within the UK and abroad.
• Administer oaths and affirmations for legal declarations.
• Witness and authenticate the signing of key legal documents.
• Provide certified true copies of important documents such as passports, academic certificates, and identity proofs.
• Assist with legal procedures such as Apostille certification for international document recognition.

Notaries play a vital role in ensuring that your documents meet legal and regulatory standards, which can often be critical in personal, legal, or business matters.

When Might You Need Notary Services?

Notarial services are essential in various situations, including:

1. Personal Needs:

   • Preparing documents for marriages abroad or overseas property purchases.
   • Certifying identity documents for visa applications or sponsorship declarations.
   • Authenticating birth or marriage certificates for dual citizenship applications.
   • Certifying translations of official documents.

2. Business and Corporate Transactions:

   • Preparing or authenticating contracts for international trade or cross-border agreements.
   • Certifying incorporation documents or powers of attorney for company representatives abroad.
   • Legalizing documents for international regulatory compliance.

3. Legal Processes:

   • Witnessing affidavits or statutory declarations.
   • Notarizing consent forms, such as for minors traveling internationally.
   • Certifying documents for use in legal proceedings abroad.

Each of these scenarios typically requires a notary public’s impartial certification to ensure the documents are accepted by authorities.

Our Notary Services

At DigiNotary, we offer a full spectrum of notarial services, including:

1. Document Certification

We provide certification services for:

• Passports and other forms of identification.
• Educational certificates and professional qualifications.
• Utility bills or address verification letters.

2. Apostille Services

An Apostille is a certification required for documents intended for use in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. We can:

• Notarize your document.
• Facilitate Apostille legalization through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

3. Witnessing and Authentication

Our notaries:

• Witness the signing of legal agreements or documents.
• Ensure compliance with all necessary formalities for international recognition.

4. Flexible Notary Services: Virtual, In-Person, or Mobile

Enjoy the convenience of our virtual notary services from anywhere. If you’re in Glasgow or surrounding areas, we’ve got you covered with flexible in-person options. Visit us at our office for a seamless experience, or let us come to you with our mobile notary service—bringing professional support right to your doorstep.

Notary Public Fees

At DigiNotary, we believe in clear and transparent pricing for all our notarial services. Our fees are structured to provide excellent value while ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and compliance.

1. Standard Notarisation – £65

This service includes:

• Verifying, witnessing, or authenticating the signing of documents.
• Ensuring the document’s legitimacy for legal use both locally and internationally.

Common examples include:

• Powers of Attorney
• Contracts
• Affidavits
• Declarations
• Legal agreements requiring a notary’s signature and seal

2. Apostille Assistance

We offer two types of Apostille services for documents that need to be recognized abroad under the Hague Apostille Convention:

a) Standard Paper Apostille – £110 (Includes Notary Certification & FCDO Fees)

• Timeline: 5- 7 working days
• Includes Notary Certification, FCDO fees and courier delivery

b) Electronic Apostille (e-Apostille) – £85 (Includes Notary Certification & FCDO Fees)

• Timeline: 2 working days
• Includes Notary Certification, FCDO fees and secure electronic processing

Both options ensure your documents meet international legalisation standards.

Optional Extras:

• Expedited processing for urgent cases
• Secure courier delivery for paper-based Apostilles