A Notary Public signed document is a document that has been officially verified and signed, and where applicable stamped or sealed, by a Notary Public authorised to witness signatures, confirm identities and administer oaths.Our Next Day UK Apostille Service provides official legalisation of notary public signed documents through the FCDO apostille service for international use. What It Means in Practice When a document is notarised, the notary’s role is to: Verify identity of the person signing (usually by checking a passport or ID). Witness the signing — or, in some cases, confirm that the signature was made previously but genuinely by that person. Add a notarial certificate — a statement explaining what the notary did (e.g., “Signed before me on this date”). Apply their official seal/stamp and signature. Examples of Notary Public signed documents Power of Attorney Affidavits and statutory declarations Consent letters for children travelling abroad Property sale documents Certified copies of passports or academic certificates Why It Matters A Notary Public signed document carries legal weight both domestically and internationally because it proves: The signature is authentic The person had the authority to sign The date of signing is recorded The notary followed legal procedures When the solicitor or notary public signs the document, they must: Have a valid practising certificate SIgn the document in the UK Use their personal signature, not a company signature Print their name and company address Include their seal (if applicable), if an embossed seal is used, the embossment must go through the document and be present on both sides of the page. Include the date of certification State the action they have taken eg witnessed, certified a copy, confirmed as original
