Meet Sonia Ashley: Your Trusted Notary Public

While both are lawyers, a Notary Public's primary role is to authenticate documents for use outside of the UK. Their seal and signature are recognised internationally by foreign governments and courts. A Solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths typically prepares and certifies documents for use within the UK.

You must bring a valid photo ID (such as a current passport or photocard driving licence) and proof of address (a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months). It is also essential to bring the original documents that need to be notarised, but please do not sign them before the meeting.

An Apostille is a certificate issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) that verifies the signature and seal of the Notary. Whether you need one depends on the country where the document will be used. Most Hague Convention member countries require an Apostille for the document to be legally valid.

Yes, we offer mobile notary services by appointment. We can visit your home or place of business in Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton, Croydon, Purley, and surrounding areas. This is often more convenient for corporate clients or individuals with complex scheduling needs.

Fees are typically provided on a fixed-fee basis depending on the complexity and volume of the work. Most standard notarisations range between £80 and £250. We provide a clear, transparent quote before any work commences.

Our practice serves clients across Wallington (SM6), Sutton, Carshalton, Croydon (CR0), Purley, and Morden. We are conveniently located for anyone in the London Borough of Sutton or surrounding Surrey borders.

Yes, as an authorised identity verification provider, we can verify the identities of company directors, LLP members, and PSCs to comply with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

Standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. However, out-of-hours, evening, or weekend appointments can often be arranged for urgent matters, subject to availability.

Yes, witnessing and certifying Powers of Attorney is a core part of our service, ensuring the document is legally binding in the destination country for property sales, estate matters, or litigation.

We strive to accommodate urgent requests and can often offer same-day or next-day appointments for clients in the Wallington and Sutton area.

Yes, we offer e-notarisation services using Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES) or Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) where the receiving jurisdiction accepts digital authentication.

While we primarily focus on notarisation, we can certify existing translations or arrange for professional translation services to be notarised alongside your original documents.