Notary and Legalisation Services
At Barton Notary, we provide clear, efficient, and expertly handled notarial services for individuals and businesses across Hertfordshire and beyond. We ensure every matter is dealt with promptly, accurately and with the highest professional standards. For peace of mind, we provide support throughout the process until your document(s) are accepted by the original requestor.
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Below are some of the key services provided and we will happily review any request for notary services for any type of document. Â Please contact us to make a request.
Notary Services for Individuals
Wills & Inheritance
Certifying or preparing documents relating to estates, succession, or property located abroad for probate and inheritance purposes.
Identity Certification
Verification of identification documents and certifications of true copies for passports, driving licences, and professional qualifications for foreign use.
Property Transactions
Notarising transfer deeds, mortgage documents, and powers of attorney for the sale or purchase of property located outside of the UK.
Affidavits & statutory declarations
Preparing and witnessing sworn statements and statutory declarations for use in foreign legal proceedings or documentation.
Powers of Attorney
Drafting or notarising powers of attorney for individuals required for property, financial, or personal matters outside the jurisdiction.
Marriage Documentation
Preparing and notarising documents required for getting married overseas, ensuring compliance with local jurisdiction requirements.
Educational Documents
Certifying and verifying degrees, transcripts, professional qualifications and academic records for overseas employment or further study applications.
Immigration Documents
Notarising documents required for citizenship, residency or visa applications abroad, including birth and marriage certificates.
Child Travel Consent
Assisting parents and guardians with notarised consent forms and letters for children travelling overseas. We will review and notarise existing letters, or draft from scratch for you.
Notary Services for Businesses
Notarisation of Corporate Powers of Attorney
Preparing and notarising powers of attorney enabling representatives to act for the company abroad.
Certification of Company Documents
Authenticating incorporation certificates, articles of association, board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, and certificates of good standing.
Execution of Documents for Overseas Use
Overseeing the proper signing and execution of commercial contracts, finance agreements, and other documents destined for foreign jurisdictions.
Verification of Signatures, Identity & Authority
Confirming the identity and authority of directors or authorised signatories acting on behalf of the business.
Certified Copies of any Business Documents
Producing certified true copies of corporate documents for submission abroad.
International Transaction Support
Assisting with documentation for opening overseas bank accounts, establishing foreign subsidiaries, cross‑border transactions, and regulatory compliance.
Apostille and Legalisation
Some documents will require legalisation after they have been notarised. When your documents need to be recognised overseas through the legalisation process, we can handle the entire process. Depending on the destination country, this could consist of acquiring an Apostille from the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), and further consular legalisation might be required to ensure the document meets the exact standards of the receiving country.Â
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What can we offer?
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Assessment on whether legalisation is required
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Ascertaining the type of legalisation needed, for example whether an Apostille is required and if it would be accepted
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Assurance the legalisation process will meet the standards required
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Overseeing and coordinating of the entire legalisation process so you receive back a completed document ready for sending
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Expedited legalisation options for urgent requests through our partnership with a legalisation agent
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Contact us for a no obligation Apostille Guide which outlines the options we offer to support legalisation.
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Whether it’s for personal, academic, business, or property matters, we ensure your documents are correctly prepared, authenticated, and processed - a complete end‑to‑end service designed to give you confidence that your documents will be accepted first time.
