It’s fair to say most people don’t know what a notary is or does; we are often asked is a notary the same as a Notary Public: the answer is yes. And you’ll know if you need one!

The services of a Notary Public are generally needed in all international business transactions and many legally-binding social transactions such as marrying abroad.

You may need a notary when buying or selling property overseas exporting pets overseas, when adopting children, to get a certified copy of a passport, to certify copies of other documents such as examination certificates, birth and death certificates.

Notaries are often involved in international company business matters such as the notarisation an legalisation of company trade agreements or in connection with the transfer of shares and many many more transactions with an international element..

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