Trusted Notary Public services across Kent
Kent Notary Public is your one stop solution for notarisation and legalisation around Kent. Our experienced notary public offers convenient mobile notary services. Get a quote or book an appointment with us today.
Kent Notary Public is your one stop solution for notarisation and legalisation around Kent. Our experienced notary public offers convenient mobile notary services. Get a quote or book an appointment with us today.
Meet our Notary Public
Our Notary Public of England and Wales, Nathan Woodcock, has years of experience as a notary and has helped thousands of clients notarise their documents for use abroad.
For your convenience, Nathan will travel to a location in Kent of your choosing to notarise your documents for you.
Whether you prefer to meet at your home, your office, a café, or a private meeting room, we’ll make the arrangements to suit you.
Notarisation and legalisation services in Kent
Here at Kent Notary Public, our main services are the notarisation and legalisation of important documents. Most of our clients are people who need to use documents abroad in foreign jurisdictions for purposes such as:
- Selling or purchasing property overseas
- Getting married abroad or registering a marriage or civil partnership
- Applying for a visa, passport, or dual citizenship
- Opening or managing foreign bank accounts
- Handling international inheritance or probate matters
- Setting up or expanding a business in another country
- Applying for jobs, academic programmes, or professional licences abroad
- Providing proof of identity, education, or qualifications to foreign authorities
- Authorising someone to act on your behalf (Power of Attorney) overseas
We guide you through the entire legalisation process, including obtaining an apostille from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) or securing consular legalisation if required. We take the stress out of complex paperwork, offering efficient and reliable support from start to finish.
Choose from the options below to find out more information about our notarisation and legalisation services.
About Kent Notary Public
Here at Kent Notary Public, we understand how complex it can be to prepare your documents for international use. That is why we take the time to understand your unique situation and consider your requirements as we plan your appointment.
Our services cover a range of topics related to important documents. We cater our services to the needs of each client, regardless of whether they are an individual, or the representatives of a business. These services include the notarisation and legalisation of documents, drafting of certain documents, and translation coordination.
Additionally, we are a Certifying Acceptance Agent authorised by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to assist people with applying for their Individual Identification Tax Number (ITIN). This allows non-US citizens from the UK to pay tax in the US if, for example, they have a business that operates there or have claimed an inheritance.
Finally, Kent Notary Public is part of Woodcock Notary Public. Our notary public of England and Wales, Nathan Woodcock, is regulated by The Faculty Office of The Archbishop of Canterbury, so you can be certain that our services are genuine and that we are continuing to meet their rigorous standards.
ITIN services
We can also assist you with applying for an ITIN if you are a non-US citizen in the UK but need to pay taxes in the US.
We have several Certifying Acceptance Agents who are ready and willing to help you certify your identity so that you can apply for an ITIN without sending your important identity documents abroad. Contact us today if you need this service.
FAQs
Below are some of the frequently asked questions we have encountered over the years. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions that are not answered here.
What is a Notary Public?
A Notary Public a specialist solicitor who can do something a normal solicitor cannot; they can notarise documents for use abroad. Normal solicitors can certify documents, but they cannot notarise them.
How long does a notary appointment take?
The length of a notary appointment varies a lot depending on how many documents you are having notarised, and if any issues arise during the process. For example, if you give us a document that has not been drafted properly, you can pay us a fee to re-draft it for you.
A straightforward appointment with no issues should only take a few minutes.
What should I bring to my notary appointment?
Aside from the documents you need notarised, you will need to bring proof of identification and proof of address. This is so we can verify that you are who you say you are.
Proof of ID includes:
- Driving Licence
- Passport
Proof of address includes:- Bank statements
- Council tax bills
- Mortgage statements
- Utility bills
Can I have my appointment outside of business hours?
Yes, your appointment can take place outside of our business hours. Nathan works outside of the usual 9 to 5 that the rest of the company operates in, and he often takes appointments outside of normal hours.