This area covers notarial services related to residential property, including preparing and attesting deeds and certificates needed for property transactions, verifying identities, swearing affidavits, and drafting powers of attorney for property matters. A solicitor acting as a Notary will witness signatures, certify copies, and liaise with counterparties and lenders. Notaries provide cross-border authentication for documents used abroad and ensure documents comply with English law and practice.
Why this work is usually handled by a solicitor
A regulated notary protects the client with professional indemnity insurance and clear regulatory accountability, handling the authenticating of signatures, certifications of documents and swearing of statements in connection with residential property, where precision and proper form are essential.