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Certain documents need to be formally witnessed or certified by a Notary Public before they can be used in Scotland, the rest of the UK, or overseas. If you need a document notarised, Hastings Legal can help — quickly, professionally, and close to home.
A Notary Public in Scotland is a qualified solicitor with additional authorisation from the Law Society of Scotland to formally authenticate documents. This process, known as “notarising” or “notarisation”, confirms that a signature, document, or copy is genuine.
You may require a Notary Public for:
If you are unsure whether your document needs notarisation, we can advise you.
We are happy to notarise documents for both existing and new clients. Simply contact your nearest Hastings Legal office to arrange an appointment.
Notary services are available by appointment in our offices in Kelso, Duns, Selkirk, Eyemouth, Hawick, Jedburgh, and Coldstream.
If you would like a cost quote before your appointment, please let us know how many documents you need notarised and the number of pages in each.
Call us on 01573 226999 or email legal@hastingslegal.co.uk to arrange a time.
In Scotland, a Notary Public is a solicitor with additional authorisation to carry out notarial acts. If your document needs to be notarised or sworn, you need a Notary Public.
Typical items include passports and qualifications (certified copies), affidavits or statutory declarations, powers of attorney, company documents, and paperwork for use overseas (e.g. property, visas, marriage).
Bring the document(s) to be notarised, valid photo ID (passport or driving licence) and proof of address. For certified copies, bring the original document so we can verify it.
Not usually for Scottish legal matters. A Notary Public in Scotland must be a solicitor with a Scottish practising certificate and notarial authorisation from the Law Society of Scotland. For documents intended for Scotland or prepared under Scots law, you should use a Scottish Notary Public.
Some countries require UK documents to be legalised by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) after notarisation (an “apostille”). We’ll let you know if that applies and how to arrange it.
Call Hastings Legal on 01573 226999 to discuss Notary Services in Scotland — Fast, Local, Professional in more detail, or use the contact form below to arrange a no obligation conversation with one of our team.
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