Cardiff Notary Public – I am Karolina Suliokiene, Cardiff Notary Public, and I am delighted to welcome you to KS Notary Services Ltd., your go-to source for professional Notary Public Service with offices in central Cardiff and Penarth, also serving Newport, Cmbwran, Bridgend, Swansea, Barry, Sully, Dinas Powys, Merthyr Tydfil, Chepstow and other areas in Wales and beyond in the UK. As a Notary Public, I am regulated through the Faculty of Archbishop of Canterbury. I am also a member of Notaries Society.
Being a professional linguist and translator too, I speak Lithuanian, English and Russian, but I regularly deal with documents in multiple languages: Spanish, French, Italian, German, Arabic, Chinese, Greek and other languages.
NOTARY SERVICES FOR PRIVATE CLIENTS
Notary Public services are often requested by private clients in Cardiff, Penarth, Barry, Newport, Bridgend and surrounding areas.
Notary Public services for private clients cover a wide range of documents that require authentication and notarisation for use in foreign countries or other legal purposes:
1. Powers of Attorney: Notarising powers of attorney grants legal authority to someone to act on behalf of the client in specific matters, often required for international transactions or when clients are unable to be physically present. I deal with Powers of Attorney for sale, purchase, and inheritance in Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, Italy, France, Poland, Greece, Cyprus, Lithuania, Germany, India, Philippines, USA, Ukraine and other countries on a regular basis and therefore I am familiar with the requirements for a particular country. I will also liaise with your lawyers abroad to clarify their specific requirements to ensure that the signed Power of Attorney is accepted in the requested country. I can also arrange legalisation by Hague apostille and further Consular legalisation, if required.
2. Certified Copies: Notaries can certify copies of original documents, such as academic degree certificates, divorce certificate/decrees, passports, ID cards, BRP cards, driver’s licence, DBS police check certificates, medical letters and other documents, making them legally valid for use abroad.
3. Consent Letters: When a child is traveling internationally alone or with one of the parents, a notarised consent letter may be required to show permission from the absent parent(s).
4. Witnessing Signatures: as a Notary, I can witness the signing of important legal documents, adding credibility to the authenticity of the signatures.
5. Legalisation by Apostille (paper) or e-apostille (electronic apostille): If documents need to be used in countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention or require further authentication, as a Notary I can assist with Apostille legalisation process by arranging a paper apostille or e-apostille with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO). I work with legalisation agents in London and Milton Keynes for faster Apostille legalisation service. The legalised documents can be returned to you directly in the UK or by DHL courier in most countries worldwide.
6. Consular Legalisation: If the document is intended for use in a country not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, a further legalisation by the Consulate or an Embassy of that country is usually required. As a Notary Public, I can guide you through the consular legalisation process and arrange it on your behalf, please contact me to discuss your requirements.
7. Affidavits: Affidavits are written statements made under oath or affirmation, which may be required for various legal proceedings or when providing evidence in a foreign jurisdiction.
8. Statutory Declarations: Similar to affidavits, statutory declarations are written statements made under oath, but they are typically used for non-contentious matters and can be used in place of sworn affidavits in certain situations.
9. Property Transactions: Notaries may notarise documents related to property transactions, especially when dealing with foreign property in Spain, France, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Poland, USA or other countries worldwide as buyers/sellers.
10. International Business Transactions: For businesses engaged in international trade or commercial agreements, notarised documents may be necessary for various purposes.
11. Name Change Deeds: Notaries can notarise name change deeds, which are often required for individuals changing their legal name.
12. Application Forms and Declarations: Some foreign jurisdictions may require notarized application forms or declarations for student visas, work permits, or immigration purposes.
13. Marriage Documents: In certain cases, documents related to marriage, such as affidavits of single status, may need notarisation by a Notary Public for use abroad.
14. Handling Foreign Language Documents: as a Public Notary, I regulalry encounter documents in foreign languages. My working languages are Lithuanian, English and Russian, I also read and write in Spanish, therefore I will be able to assist you if the documents are in foreign languages. For other languages I may need to work with translators to understand the content fully.
It's important to note that the specific requirements for notarisation may vary depending on the country where the document will be used. As a Notary Public I will guide you through the process and ensure that all necessary steps are followed to authenticate the documents properly. Notaries Public are neutral and impartial witnesses, and their services add credibility and trust to the documents they notarise. Please contact me today by email karolina@notaryservices.org.uk or phone 07920002311 to discuss your requirements for Notary Public services.
NOTARY SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES
My Cardiff Notary office is conveniently located in the central Cardiff area - in a multistorey office building Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB. It is just 4 min walk from Cardiff Queen Street train station, next to the prison and a multistorey Knox Road NCP car park is just across the road. My central Cardiff Notary office is daily visited by private clients, businesses, and other organisations. I also have a secondary Notary office in Penarth for your convenience. Furthermore, I understand that as a business client you are very busy, therefore I can offer my mobile Notary services in your offices or other agreed location. Notary Public services for corporate clients encompass a broad range of documents that require authentication and notarisation for various commercial transactions, international business dealings, and legal purposes. Business clients often rely on Notary Public services to ensure the validity and recognition of important documents in foreign jurisdictions. Some of the common types of documents that a Notary Public can assist business clients with include:
1. Commercial Powers of Attorney: Businesses operating internationally may need notarised commercial powers of attorney to authorise agents or representatives to act on their behalf.
2. Notarised Company Incorporation Certificates: Some countries may require notarised company incorporation certificates or articles of memorandum for foreign entities.
3. Notarised Company Memorandum and Articles of Association: Some countries may require notarised company incorporation certificates or articles of memorandum for foreign entities.
4. Certificate of Good Standing: Companies operating internationally may require a certificate of good standing, notarised to confirm their legal status and compliance in their home jurisdiction.
5. International Contracts and Agreements: Notaries can notarise international contracts, commercial agreements, and memoranda of understanding to provide them with legal validity and enforceability in foreign countries.
6. Corporate Authorisations and Resolutions: Notaries can witness and authenticate corporate documents, such as board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, and company powers of attorney.
7. Company Formation Documents: When setting up a company in a foreign jurisdiction, certain formation documents may need to be notarised for official recognition.
8. Intellectual Property Documents: Notaries can notarise intellectual property documents, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, to protect and enforce intellectual property rights abroad.
9. Financial and Banking Documents: Businesses may need notarised financial documents, such as letters of credit or guarantees, for transactions involving international banks or financial institutions.
10. Export/Import Documents: Notaries can authenticate export/import-related documents, including bills of lading, certificates of origin, and invoices, for international trade purposes.
11. Real Estate Transactions: Businesses engaged in international real estate transactions may require notarisation of documents related to property purchases, leases, and mortgages.
12. Affidavits and Declarations: Notaries can notarise affidavits and declarations required for various business-related legal proceedings or compliance matters.
13. Licenses and Permits: Certain business activities or operations may require notarised licenses, permits, or applications for use in foreign countries.
14. Legalisation by Apostille (paper Hague apostille) or e-apostille (electronic e-apostille): If documents need to be used in countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention or require further authentication, as a Notary I can assist with a paper Apostille or e-apostille legalisation process and arrange it on your behalf. with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO). I work with legalisation agents in London and Milton Keynes for faster Apostille legalisation service. The legalised documents can be returned to you directly in the UK or delivered by DHL courier in most countries worldwide.
15. Consular Legalisation: If the document is intended for use in a country not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, a further legalisation by the Consulate or an Embassy of that country is usually required. As a Notary Public, I can guide you through the consular legalisation process and arrange it on your behalf, please contact me to discuss your requirements.
16. Handling Foreign Language Documents: as a Notary Public, I regulalry encounter documents in foreign languages. My working languages are Lithuanian, English and Russian, I also read and write in Spanish, therefore I will be able to assist you with documents in these and other languages (Portuguese, French, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, German, Ukrainian, Punjabi, Polish, Bulgarian etc.). For certain languages, I may need to work with translators to understand the content fully.
It's essential for business clients to work with a qualified and experienced Notary Public who understands the intricacies of international document authentication. Notary Public plays a crucial role in facilitating cross-border transactions and ensuring that businesses' legal documents are properly notarised for international acceptance and recognition.
Please contact me today by email karolina@notaryservices.org.uk or phone 07920002311 to discuss your requirements for Notary Public services.
