Authorised Notary Public

Harrington
Notary Public

Trusted document authentication for individuals, businesses, and international institutions.

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Member of the Notaries Society Regulated by the Master of the Faculties Serving London Since 1998 Apostille & Legalisation Specialists

Areas of Practice

Notarial Services

Personal Notarial Services

Authentication of personal documents for use abroad, including powers of attorney, statutory declarations, consent letters, and affidavits. Assistance with all matters requiring official notarial certification.

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Corporate & Commercial

Notarial services for businesses operating internationally, including company documents, board resolutions, commercial contracts, and corporate powers of attorney for use in foreign jurisdictions.

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International & Consular

Preparation and certification of documents for submission to foreign embassies and consulates. Apostille under the Hague Convention and full legalisation for non-Hague countries.

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Before You Call

What is a Notary Public, and when do you need one?

A Notary Public is an independent legal professional - one of the oldest branches of the legal profession - authorised to authenticate documents for use in foreign countries. Unlike a solicitor's certification, a notarial act carries international recognition.

You may require a notary when buying property abroad, granting a power of attorney in another jurisdiction, establishing a foreign company, or submitting personal documents to an overseas authority.

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  • Notaries are appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury
  • Regulated by the Master of the Faculties
  • Authorised to authenticate documents for international use
  • Distinct from and independent of solicitors
  • Recognised in over 180 countries
  • Required for Apostille under the 1961 Hague Convention

From Enquiry to Completion

How It Works

  1. Initial Enquiry

    Contact us by telephone or email. Describe your document and its intended use. We will advise on the notarial act required and what identification you will need to bring.

  2. Document Review

    Send us copies of your documents in advance where possible. We review them to ensure they are in the correct form and identify any issues before your appointment.

  3. Notarisation Appointment

    Attend our London office with your originals and identification. The notary will verify your identity, witness signatures, and execute the notarial act.

  4. Apostille & Despatch

    Where required, we obtain the Apostille certificate from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and despatch your documents by tracked delivery.

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The Notary

James Harrington LLB (Hons), LLM

James Harrington was admitted as a Notary Public in 1998 and has since built a practice recognised for its thoroughness, discretion, and expert handling of complex international matters.

A graduate of King's College London, he is a member of the Notaries Society and acts for private clients, FTSE-listed companies, and international law firms. His register records notarial acts executed in connection with 53 countries.

He is fluent in English and French, with a working knowledge of Spanish, enabling him to advise directly on documents in those languages.

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What Clients Say

In Their Own Words

"I was buying a flat in Lisbon and needed a power of attorney notarised and apostilled inside a week - my Portuguese lawyer had warned me it could take much longer. Mr Harrington had everything back to me in three days. No drama."

C.W. - Private Client, Fulham

"We needed a statutory declaration for a French visa application at short notice. I telephoned on a Tuesday morning, was seen that afternoon, and the completed document was with me by Thursday. I had no idea it could be that straightforward."

D.F. - Academic, Bloomsbury

"We send corporate powers of attorney to this office regularly - UAE, Hong Kong, Brazil. The turnaround is reliable, the fee estimates are accurate, and nothing gets lost. That reliability matters more than anything else when you are working across time zones."

P.O. - Head of Legal, Financial Services Firm

Fees & Estimates

Fees

Notarial fees are set in accordance with the guidelines of the Faculty Office. We believe in full transparency: a schedule of fees is available upon request, and we are pleased to provide an estimate for your specific matter before you commit to an appointment.

There are no hidden charges. Any disbursements - such as Apostille fees or courier costs - are agreed in advance.

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  • Statutory Declaration From £145
  • Power of Attorney From £195
  • Document Certification From £90
  • Apostille (FCDO) From £75
  • Corporate Documents POA

We are here when you are ready.

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