Notary and Legalisation Services for Individuals

We provide clear guidance, practical solutions and a seamless service from initial notarisation through to Apostille certification and Embassy legalisation where required.

With offices in London, Reading, Marlow and Basingstoke, we assist individuals across the UK and overseas who require documents to be authenticated for international use. Whether you are relocating abroad, dealing with an overseas property transaction, applying for dual citizenship or managing personal affairs in another country, we provide clear and practical guidance throughout the process.

Experienced Notaries for Individuals

Our notarial team brings almost three decades of combined experience in document notarisation and legalisation. The practice is led by Sukhpal Matharoo, Notary Public, supported by a dedicated team committed to delivering an exceptional standard of client service.

We understand that personal matters often involve important life events and strict deadlines. Our role is not simply to notarise documents, but also to guide clients through the wider legalisation process, identify potential issues early and ensure documents satisfy the requirements of the receiving country.

Our team regularly assists clients with documents destined for jurisdictions across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North America, Africa and South America. We are familiar with the documentary requirements imposed by a wide range of overseas authorities and can often identify potential issues before delays arise.

From straightforward certified copy documents to complex legalisation requirements involving multiple authorities, we provide practical advice designed to make the process as efficient as possible.

Whether you require a single document notarised or assistance with multiple documents for use overseas, we provide responsive support and practical advice at every stage.

Powers of Attorney

Powers of Attorney are among the most frequently notarised documents for individuals. Many overseas jurisdictions require a Power of Attorney to be notarised and legalised before it can be used abroad.

We regularly assist with:

• Powers of Attorney for overseas property sales and purchases
• Powers of Attorney for banking transactions
• Powers of Attorney for litigation matters
• Powers of Attorney for inheritance and probate matters
• General and specific Powers of Attorney for international use

Our team can also arrange any Apostille or Embassy legalisation requirements associated with these documents.

Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Sworn Statements

Many foreign authorities require sworn documents to be notarised before they can be accepted overseas.

We regularly assist with:

• Affidavits
• Statutory declarations
• Sworn statements
• Declarations of identity
• Statements relating to personal status and circumstances

We ensure documents are executed correctly and comply with notarial requirements before they are presented to overseas authorities.

Educational and Academic Documents

Our clients frequently require educational documents to be notarised and legalised for employment, professional registration, immigration or further study abroad.

We regularly assist with:

• Degree certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Professional qualifications
• School certificates
• Training and vocational qualifications

Where required, we can arrange certified copies and manage the legalisation process from start to finish.

Personal Identity and Civil Status Documents

Many overseas authorities require official personal documents to undergo notarisation and legalisation before they can be recognised abroad.

We regularly assist with:

• Passports
• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Civil partnership certificates
• Death certificates
• Change of name documentation
• Adoption certificates

Our experience enables us to identify common jurisdiction-specific requirements and help ensure documents are prepared correctly before submission overseas.

Overseas Property Documents

Property transactions outside the United Kingdom often require documents to be notarised before they can be accepted by foreign lawyers, notaries, banks and land registries.

We regularly assist with:

• Property purchase documents
• Property sale documentation
• Mortgage documentation
• Declarations relating to ownership
• Property transfer documents

We regularly assist individuals purchasing, selling, refinancing or gifting property overseas. Property transactions often require Powers of Attorney, declarations, identification documents and supporting evidence to be notarised and legalised before they can be accepted by foreign lawyers, land registries and financial institutions.

Our experience enables us to coordinate these requirements efficiently and provide clients with a straightforward route through what can otherwise be a complex international process.

 

Travel Consent and Family Documents

Parents and guardians may need notarised documents for international travel and family-related matters.

We regularly assist with:

• Travel consent letters
• Parental consent documentation
• Guardianship documents
• Family declarations
• Child relocation documents

Our team understands the importance of these documents and works to ensure they satisfy the requirements of the destination country.

Certified Copy Documents

Many individuals require certified copies of documents for use overseas. In some cases, certified copies must also be notarised and legalised before they can be accepted by the receiving authority.

We regularly assist with:

• Certified copy passports
• Certified copy driving licences
• Certified copy utility bills
• Certified proof of address documents
• Certified identification documents
• Certified educational certificates

Our team can advise whether a certified copy alone will be sufficient or whether additional notarisation and legalisation will also be required.

Immigration, Citizenship and Residency Documents

Individuals often require notarisation and legalisation services when applying for visas, residency permits, citizenship or immigration programmes overseas.

We regularly assist with:

• Citizenship applications
• Residency applications
• Visa supporting documents
• Personal declarations
• Proof of identity documentation

We can advise on the notarisation and legalisation requirements applicable to the relevant jurisdiction.

Apostille and Legalisation Services for Individuals

Following notarisation, many countries require documents to undergo apostille certification or Embassy legalisation. Our apostille services and document legalisation services provide individuals with a streamlined solution for completing both stages of the authentication process.

We regularly arrange apostille certification for documents destined for overseas government authorities, consulates, educational institutions, employers, banks and legal advisers.

Apex Notaries can arrange:

• FCDO Apostilles
• Embassy legalisation
• Consular authentication
• International document certification
• Multi-jurisdictional legalisation requirements

We regularly handle personal documents destined for Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North America, Africa and many other jurisdictions worldwide. By coordinating both notarisation and legalisation, we help clients avoid unnecessary delays and administrative burden.

Translation Services

Documents intended for international use frequently need to be translated before they can be accepted overseas.

We can assist clients requiring:

• Certified translations
• Notarised translations
• Translation certification
• Foreign language document support
• Translation and legalisation services

Where documents require both translation and notarisation, we can help coordinate the process to ensure the requirements of the receiving jurisdiction are satisfied.

Document Delivery

We understand that many clients face strict deadlines to submit their documents once notarised and, if required, legalised.

Following completion of the notarisation and legalisation process, we can assist with the secure return or onward transmission of documents in the UK and internationally. This helps ensure documents reach their final destination as efficiently as possible and provides clients with a single point of contact throughout the process.

Supporting Clients Across the United Kingdom and Overseas

We have extensive experience helping clients with international document requirements arising from personal, family, educational, immigration and property matters.

Clients value the certainty, efficiency and personal service that specialist notarial services can provide during what are often important life events.

We regularly assist individuals who require documents for:

• Overseas property transactions
• Immigration and residency applications
• Citizenship matters
• Educational purposes
• Banking requirements
• Family and personal affairs
• Probate and inheritance matters

Our broad international experience enables us to identify common overseas requirements and provide practical solutions tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Why Choose Apex Notaries

Clients choose Apex Notaries because we offer:

• Almost three decades of combined experience in document notarisation and legalisation
• Specialist expertise in international document authentication
• Practical guidance throughout the notarisation and legalisation process
• Fast, responsive and client-focused service
• Offices in London, Reading, Marlow and Basingstoke
• Support for clients throughout the United Kingdom and internationally
• Comprehensive Apostille and Embassy legalisation services
• Assistance with translation and international document requirements
• Experience across a wide range of overseas jurisdictions
• Clear communication and transparent advice at every stage

Our objective is simple: to provide an efficient, reliable and professional service that helps individuals meet international documentary requirements with confidence.

Contact Apex Notaries

Whether you require assistance with a Power of Attorney, birth certificate, degree certificate, affidavit, property document, travel consent letter or any other document for use overseas, our team can help.

To discuss your requirements, contact Apex Notaries at info@apexnotaries.co.uk or call +44 (0)333 091 3776. We will guide you through the notarisation and legalisation process and provide a clear, practical solution tailored to your circumstances.