Christopher Byrne

Notaries authenticate documents for use abroad. We are highly trained and experienced lawyers, regulated in what we do. We carry professional Indemnity insurance in the same way as other lawyers do. Notarisation is not just witnessing a document. It Is much more than that.

In most countries of the world that have a civil law system, which comes from Roman law, the notary is the independent guarantor of the legality of a document It is said that the notary owes his main duty to the transaction, rather than the parties.This is why in France or Spain, for example, a notary will act for both parties In a transaction.

These notes are intended to help you understand the work that the Notary Public has to do. I hope that they may save time and expense, both for you and me. They are not exhaustive, and not every point covered will apply in every case. An Apostille is a certificate given by the UK Government through the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office that confirms the signature or seal of the Notary Public on the document is genuine.

These terms must be read and interpreted in accordance with policies on my web site regarding data protection, data privacy and data processing. Please supply clear instructions, including all relevant background information, at the outset and as the matter continues. Companies should nominate one individual who is authorised to give instructions on the company's behalf in relation to each matter.