Identification Requirments

One of the key roles of a Notary Public is to verify the identity of their clients. This ensures that documents issued and certified by a Notary Public can be relied upon by authorities in overseas jurisdictions.

In most cases, the following documents will be sufficient to verify your identity:

Your passport and

Evidence of your address such as:

• Photocard driving licence
• Bank statement
• Utility bill
• Council Tax bill

If you are unable to provide these then the following may be acceptable and each person whose signature I am certify must provide one of the following original identification documents at the time of the appointment:

• National identity card (EEA state members)
• An armed forces pass (with photo and signature)
• Firearms licence (with photo and signature)
• Other government issue ID (with photo and signature)
• Residence permit

In addition, I will require proof of residence, which can be one of the following original documents:

• HMRC 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:

• Extract from the company register
• Certificate of incorporation
• Latest report and audited accounts
• Up to date certified copy of partnership agreement

In addition to the above, each individual signatory will need to produce one of the identification documents mentioned above.

If you are unable to produce these, please call me to discuss what other identification may be acceptable.