Fees

I keep my charges to the level recommended by the Notaries Society.

There is an hourly rate of £180 + VAT. This is the sort of rate likely to be charged by a senior solicitor outside London.

There is a minimum fee of £60 + VAT. Most jobs of work take a minimum of about twenty minutes to complete. This includes the time taken to make the appointment, check identities and authorities, make sign and seal the certificate and make appropriate records.

My VAT number is 886 8663 47.

In addition there may be disbursements. For example sometimes my signature and seal will need to be authenticated by way of a further certificate from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. They charge a fee of £27 + VAT for this.

Furthermore some countries will require further certification from their local Consulate or Embassy. Fees for this requirement can vary greatly – as can the time taken to process the document concerned.

If these further formalities are needed I will be pleased to arrange them for you.