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Trusted Notary Public Services in Fareham & Portsmouth
Westcott Notary has been providing specialist notarial services for private individuals and businesses requiring document authentication for international use. With over 30 years of legal experience, including two decades as a senior partner in a legal practice, our principal notary bridges differences between legal systems to ensure lawful international transactions. We offer flexible appointment scheduling, including out-of-hours visits to client premises, and provide initial no-obligation consultations with cost estimates.Our practice maintains professional indemnity insurance of 1,000,000 per claim and complies with strict data protection standards. We specialise in property transactions abroad, power of attorney authentication, document legalisation, and translation verification while maintaining membership with the Notaries Society. Our services cover Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton, and wider Hampshire and West Sussex regions.
Services
Document Certification
Power of Attorney
Property Transactions
Business Document Authentication
Translation Verification
Immigration Documents
Document Legalisation
Apostille Processing
Estate Administration
Corporate Notarisation
Highlights and features
- 30+ years legal experience including 20 years as senior legal partner
- Flexible out-of-hours appointments available at client premises
- Initial no-obligation consultations with cost estimates
- Specialist in international property transactions and document legalisation
- Maintains 1,000,000 professional indemnity insurance coverage
Services
Document Certification
We authenticate legal documents for international use through official certification. This includes verifying signatures, checking document authenticity, and attaching our official seal. Our service ensures compliance with foreign jurisdiction requirements for contracts, deeds, and official records.
Power of Attorney
Specialist authentication of power of attorney documents for overseas use. We ensure proper execution, verify signatory identity, and complete necessary formalities. This enables clients to authorise representatives for property, business, or personal matters abroad.
Property Transactions
Support for international property purchases and sales requiring notarial verification. We authenticate transaction documents, verify identities, and ensure compliance with both UK and foreign legal requirements. This includes mortgage documents and title transfers for overseas properties.
Document Legalisation
We arrange official verification through the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and foreign embassies. This two-stage process confirms our notarial authority and ensures document acceptance in destination countries requiring additional authentication beyond our certification.
Translation Verification
Certification of document translations between English and foreign languages. We verify translation accuracy by qualified professionals and ensure proper execution for official recognition. This service supports immigration, academic, and business documentation needs.
People
Philip Westcott
Notary Public
Westcott Notary has over 30 years of legal experience, including 20 years as a senior partner in a legal practice. He now specialises as a Notary Public, authenticating documents for international use and bridging legal system differences to ensure lawful transactions.
Questions
What does a Notary Public do?
A Notary Public authenticates documents for international use by verifying signatures and attaching official certificates. This ensures legal recognition across different jurisdictions while maintaining strict compliance standards.
What identification do I need for notarisation?
You must provide current photographic ID (passport or driving licence) plus recent proof of address (utility bill or bank statement). Additional documents may be required for name discrepancies.
Do you offer out-of-hours services?
Yes, we provide flexible appointments outside normal office hours for exceptional circumstances, including home or business visits when required.
How are your fees structured?
Simple matters have fixed fees including disbursements. Complex cases use an hourly rate of £250 (minimum £150) plus expenses. We always provide cost estimates in advance.
Can you handle document legalisation?
Yes, we arrange legalisation through the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and foreign embassies, ensuring documents meet international authentication requirements.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton, and wider Hampshire and West Sussex regions, with clients across the UK requiring international document services.
