Business Details
16 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Notary Public Services in Crawley
Established in 2010, Gillian Gadd provides specialist notarial and legal services across Crawley, Horsham and surrounding areas. Our practice combines over 35 years of combined legal expertise through Gillian Gadd, a qualified Notary Public since 2011 and member of the Notaries Society, and Stephen Gadd, a solicitor with specialist probate and estate planning experience. We prioritise client care through flexible appointment options including home visits and out-of-hours availability. Our services meet international standards through rigorous compliance with notarial practice rules and professional indemnity coverage. We maintain transparent pricing structures with fixed cost estimates and no hidden charges. Our local knowledge extends to West Sussex and neighbouring regions, supporting both private individuals and businesses with document authentication, estate administration and cross-border legal requirements.We maintain offices in Crawley and Horsham while offering mobile services where needed. Our professional credentials include regulation by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury and membership of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Client testimonials consistently highlight our attention to detail, efficiency and approachable service delivery. We combine traditional notarial standards with modern service expectations to deliver reliable, timely solutions for complex legal documentation needs.
Services
Notary Services
Wills
Probate
Conveyancing
Document Certification
Estate Administration
Inheritance Tax Planning
Legalisation
Powers of Attorney
Home Visits
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 13+ years' experience in notarial services since 2011
- Our team includes STEP-qualified probate specialists
- We provide fixed cost estimates with no hidden charges
- Our practice maintains professional indemnity insurance up to 1,000,000
- We offer flexible appointments including home visits and out-of-hours service
Associations and certifications
- Notaries Society
- Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
What people say
Care and professionalism
Very efficient service
Faultless service
Attention to detail
Great friendly service
Services
Notary Services
Our notarial services ensure documents meet international legal standards through rigorous verification processes. We authenticate identities, witness signatures and prepare powers of attorney for cross-border use. Clients benefit from our expertise in document legalisation through Foreign Office apostilles and embassy certifications.
Wills
We provide comprehensive will preparation services that ensure clear asset distribution instructions. Our approach considers inheritance tax implications and family circumstances to create legally sound documents that protect clients' wishes and beneficiaries' interests.
Probate
Our probate services guide executors through estate administration processes. We handle asset collection, debt settlement and inheritance distribution while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Clients receive clear explanations of their responsibilities and timelines.
Conveyancing
We manage property transaction legal work including title searches and contract preparation. Our services ensure smooth property transfers while addressing potential issues through thorough due diligence processes for both residential and commercial properties.
Legalisation
We facilitate document acceptance abroad through proper legalisation procedures. This includes Foreign Office apostilles and embassy endorsements. Clients receive clear guidance on specific requirements for different jurisdictions to ensure document validity overseas.
People
Gillian Gadd
Notary Public
Qualified Notary Public since 2011 with 30+ years' legal experience. Member of the Notaries Society. Specialises in cross-border document authentication and client-focused service delivery from Crawley base.
Stephen Gadd
Solicitor
Solicitor since 1988 with specialist probate and estate planning expertise. Full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Provides comprehensive wills and probate services from Horsham and Crawley offices.
Questions
What areas do you cover for notary services?
We serve Crawley, Horsham and surrounding West Sussex areas including Billingshurst, Haywards Heath and Gatwick. Mobile services available across our coverage region.
How much do your notary services cost?
Minimum fee of £80 plus VAT per appointment. Exact costs depend on document complexity. We provide detailed cost estimates before starting any work.
Can you help with international document requirements?
Yes, we specialise in preparing documents for overseas use including legalisation through Foreign Office apostilles and embassy certifications for multiple jurisdictions.
Do you offer out-of-hours appointments?
Yes, we provide evening and weekend appointments at our Crawley office when required, with home visits available for clients with mobility challenges.
What identification do I need for notary services?
Please bring valid passport or driving licence plus recent utility bill or bank statement for identity verification as required by notarial practice rules.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We aim to accommodate urgent requests promptly. Routine appointments typically available within 2-3 working days depending on client requirements.
Reviews (4)
Jack Mathers
Jul 31, 2021
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Website is misleading, it states company is operating from both their Horsham and Crawley offices. But currently only operating out of the Horsham office.
Peter Winfield
Sep 12, 2018
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Excellent service when we moved earlier in the summer. Gillian was very helpful - Knowledgeable, calm, efficient and very courteous. Responded very quickly to our emails and calls. Provided us with invaluable advice. Also, very competitive rates. When/should we move again in a couple of years we will definitely use her again.
Juan Carlos Marhuenda Gomez
Dec 27, 2016
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Excellent service. Qualified and experienced. We are proud to say that we collaborate with Gillian and Stephen for long time, and they are really efficient proffessionals. We highly recommend them to our clients in UK.
Pat Lawrence
Dec 06, 2013
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I used Gillian to prepare and register LPA documents for my parents and also to handle legal matters when selling their house. Gillian was very helpful and very approachable, easy to talk to and set my parents' minds at rest. And her fees are very competitive. I thoroughly recommend her.
