Corporate Notary Services — London
We help corporate legal teams, law firms and company secretaries notarise, apostille and legalise company documents for international use — with same-day response and a proven process that keeps your deals moving.
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When a corporate transaction depends on a notarised document, the stakes are too high for errors or delays. One incorrect certificate can hold up a multimillion-pound deal, trigger rejection by a foreign authority, or stall a banking compliance process that has already taken weeks to arrange.
Edward Young Notaries & Lawyers is a specialist notarial practice based in central London, serving business clients and private individuals across the United Kingdom and internationally. We provide corporate notary services to companies, law firms, financial institutions, and company secretaries — handling the full chain from notarisation through apostille, embassy legalisation, and international delivery, so your team can stay focused on the transaction, not the paperwork.
Our notaries are also qualified solicitors, regulated by the Faculty Office and full members of the Notaries Society. We provide clear legal advice on document requirements before any work begins, and we understand both the legal standards that govern our notarial practice and the commercial pressures our clients are operating under.
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London, W1U 1PH
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Corporate Notary Services We Provide
We work with corporate clients and private clients across a wide range of document types and jurisdictions. Common instructions include:
Certifying UK company documents
Certificates of Incorporation, Memoranda and Articles of Association, Certificates of Good Standing, and company formation documents for acceptance by overseas partners, banks, and registries.
Corporate powers of attorney
Notarised, and apostilled, if necessary, to meet the receiving jurisdiction’s requirements, giving legal certainty that the authority granted is valid and enforceable abroad.
Corporate Notarial Services
Edward Young Notaries & Lawyers · London
- Company document certification & apostille
- Director identity verification (DIV)
- Powers of attorney for overseas transactions
- Board resolutions & corporate KYC
- Cross-border due diligence packages
KYC and identification documents
Notarised passport copies and certified utility bills for foreign bank account onboarding and compliance purposes, done right the first time.
Commercial contracts
Adding notarial weight to agreements where counterparties or foreign courts require authenticated execution.
Property and real estate transactions
Deeds, transfers, and related legal documents properly executed and recognised by overseas land registries, mortgagees, and courts.
Statutory declarations and affidavits
Statements made under oath or affirmation, acceptable in legal, regulatory, and government contexts internationally.
Attesting signatures
Confirming that a signatory executed a document in our presence, freely and with understanding, meeting the requirements of foreign institutions.
Certified translations
Accurate certified translation services into and from foreign languages, for use in foreign courts, authorities, or financial institutions.
Trademarks and IP documentation
Authenticated assignments, licences, and powers of attorney for international IP registration and enforcement.
Director ID Verification (DIV)
Verifying director identity with Companies House via the GOV.UK portal, saving your team time and ensuring compliance.
Mobile notary service
When your directors cannot leave the office, we come to you to execute business documents on-site.
Online notary service
We operate one of the most advanced online notary public platforms in the UK. So if your transaction allows you to do it online, let us know and we can facilitate it.
Apostille and Legalisation Handled End to End
Many corporate documents for international use require more than notarisation alone. We manage the complete post-notarisation chain.
We have direct counter access to the FCDO Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes, enabling same-day or next-day apostille turnaround for urgent matters. For countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention, we manage the full legalisation process through foreign embassies in London, with detailed knowledge of turnaround times and submission requirements across all major jurisdictions.
How Our Corporate Notary Process Works
We have built our workflow to be efficient, remote-friendly, and straightforward — so corporate legal teams spend as little time as possible on administration.
- Step 1 — Send Documents and Instructions — Email us the documents you need notarised along with any instructions about the receiving jurisdiction or institution. We will confirm the process — including whether originals are required or scanned copies are sufficient — within 2 business hours.
- Step 2 — Identity Verification and KYC — Where required, we verify ID documents for directors or authorised signatories. In many cases this can be completed remotely via secure video call. For repeat corporate clients, directors already onboarded with us can be verified quickly without repeating the full process each time.
- Step 3 — Notarisation, Apostille and Legalisation — We notarise your company documents in line with UK legal standards. If an apostille or embassy legalisation is required, we handle that in-house — either on a fast-track 24-hour basis or standard 5-day service, depending on your timeline.
- Step 4 — Delivery or Collection — Choose secure courier delivery (UK or international), in-person collection from our London office, or scanned copies by email as interim proof while originals are in transit.
Mobile Notary Service — We visit your office if your time is tight and directors cannot travel to us and
Regulation, Compliance, and Your Protection
As a regulated branch of the legal profession, notaries in England and Wales are subject to strict professional standards. Our notarial practice is regulated by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury through the Court of Faculties, and we are members of the Notaries Society — the professional body representing notaries across England and Wales.
We take our obligations seriously. This includes full compliance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations and Data Protection legislation. We hold comprehensive professional indemnity insurance, giving you peace of mind that your interests are fully protected. Our Data Protection Privacy Notice is available on request and sets out in detail how we handle your personal information.
Before any notarial act is carried out, our qualified Notary will complete the relevant checks required by law. These include verifying your identity using appropriate identification documents and, where necessary, carrying out enhanced due diligence. We explain every step clearly so you know exactly what is happening and why.
Why Clients Choose Edward Young Notaries & Lawyers
We serve private individuals, business clients, law firms, and third-party professionals including solicitors, accountants, and embassies — across the United Kingdom and internationally. Whether you are instructing us as an ongoing notarial partner or with a single corporate transaction, you can expect clear legal advice, transparent fixed fees, and documents prepared to the highest standard for international use.
Ongoing Corporate Notary Services
A Notarial Partner for the Long Term, Not Just a One-Off Service
Many of our corporate clients do not instruct us once — they instruct us repeatedly, and the relationship gets more efficient every time.
For companies operating internationally, the need for notarised documents is rarely a one-off event. Corporate powers of attorney need renewing. New directors join and require identity verification. Banking relationships in foreign jurisdictions demand fresh certified company documents. Compliance teams request updated KYC packs. Each time one of these needs arises, the clock starts — and delays cost money.
We have built our onboarding process specifically to eliminate that friction for repeat clients. When we first act for your company, we verify the identity of your directors and authorised signatories. That verification is held securely on file. For most future instructions, we can proceed directly to notarisation without requiring directors to attend again or repeat the ID process — saving you time at exactly the moment you can least afford to waste it.
Pre-Onboarded Directors
Once verified, your directors are ready to go. No repeat ID checks, no fresh video calls, no delays at the start of each new instruction.
Document Batching
Multiple documents handled in a single instruction — reducing cost per document and compressing turnaround time significantly compared to separate engagements.
Jurisdiction Memory
We build knowledge of the specific requirements of the countries and institutions you use regularly — so you never have to re-explain what your Brazilian bank requires.
Priority Handling
Repeat clients with urgent deadlines get prioritised. We know your business, your signatories, and your expectations — so we move faster when you need us to.
Consistent Point of Contact
You deal with the same notary, not a different person each time. No re-explaining your corporate structure, your normal requirements, or your preferences.
Fixed Fees, No Surprises
Every instruction is quoted upfront with clear costs and timelines. Repeat clients know exactly what to expect — no hidden fees, no scope creep, no unexpected charges.
For legal teams, company secretaries, and finance directors who manage international corporate activity on a regular basis, this is not a minor convenience — it is a meaningful reduction in the administrative burden that comes with cross-border documentation. If you anticipate recurring notarial needs, we would encourage you to set up your account with us before you are under time pressure. Getting your directors onboarded costs nothing and takes very little time — but it means that when the urgent instruction arrives, you are already ready.
Regulated & Recognised
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We'd love to hear from you. Call, email, or fill in the form and we'll get back to you the same working day.
London, W1U 1PH
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Central London Location for ease of access
Our notarial practice is located in central London, making it easy for clients located in the West End and in the City and surrounding areas to attend appointments in person.
For clients who cannot attend our London office, we may be able to offer remote notarisation or a visit to your offices, depending on the nature of the notarial act required. Please contact us for detailed information about your options.
Frequently Asked Questions About Corporate Notary Services
What is a corporate notary and what do they do?
A corporate notary is a specialist legal professional authorised to authenticate company documents for international use. In the UK, a notary public is regulated by the Faculty Office and is often also a qualified solicitor. Corporate notary services typically include certifying company documents (Certificates of Incorporation, Articles of Association, Certificates of Good Standing), notarising corporate powers of attorney, verifying director identity, attesting signatures on commercial contracts, and obtaining apostilles or consular legalisation for use abroad.
Do I need a notary for company documents going overseas?
In most cases, yes. Foreign banks, overseas registries, government authorities, and legal counterparties generally require UK company documents to be notarised — and in many cases apostilled or consular legalised — before they will be accepted. The specific legalisation requirements depend on the destination country and the institution receiving the document. We assess the requirements for your specific jurisdiction as part of our initial review.
How quickly can you notarise and apostille corporate documents?
For urgent matters, we offer a fast-track service with same-day or next-day notarisation and a 24-hour apostille through our direct access to the FCDO Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes. Standard service is typically 3–5 working days for the full notarisation and apostille process. Where embassy legalisation is also required, timelines vary by embassy — we will confirm exact turnaround times when you instruct us.
Can you notarise documents for directors based outside the UK?
In many cases, yes — though the process depends on the document type and the jurisdiction. For identity verification and KYC purposes, we can often complete verification remotely via secure video call. For documents requiring physical signature in our presence, we can discuss options including use of a corresponding notary abroad. Contact us with the details of your specific situation and we will advise on the most efficient approach.
Do you offer repeat-use or ongoing corporate notary services?
Yes. Many of our corporate clients instruct us on an ongoing basis — particularly for recurring needs such as corporate powers of attorney, KYC documentation, and company certification. Once directors are onboarded with us, future instructions can often be processed faster as we already hold verified ID on file. We can also batch multiple documents in a single instruction to reduce cost and turnaround time.
What company documents can you certify and notarise?
We notarise and certify a wide range of company documents, including Certificates of Incorporation, Memoranda and Articles of Association, Certificates of Good Standing, Share Certificates, company formation documents, corporate resolutions, statutory declarations, commercial contracts, corporate powers of attorney, and director identity documents. If you have a document type not listed here, contact us and we will confirm whether we can assist.
How much does a corporate notary service cost?
Our fees depend on the document type, the number of documents, whether an apostille or legalisation is required, and the urgency of the instruction. We provide upfront quotes with no hidden fees before any work begins. Contact us and we will respond with a fixed-fee quote within 2 business hours.
Ready to Instruct Us? Here's How Corporate Clients Get Started
If you manage document execution for a company operating internationally, the fastest thing you can do right now is get your directors onboarded. It costs nothing, takes under ten minutes, and means that when the urgent instruction arrives — and it always does — you are already set up and ready to move.
Send us your documents and instructions by email. We will confirm the process, the fees, and the turnaround time within two business hours. No back-and-forth, no surprises.
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you. Call, email, or fill in the form and we'll get back to you the same working day.
London, W1U 1PH
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm