Notary Public Coventry,
Nuneaton & Bedworth

Welcome to the website of Raj Padhiar.

I am a Notary Public and Solicitor and I offer appointments to clients in Coventry and throughout Nuneaton, Bedworth and the North Warwickshire and West Midlands areas. I also offer appointments in the West Bromwich area.

Appointments are available either at my offices or at your home or office at a time to suit you.

For a quotation or to make an appointment please visit the contact page.

I deal with clients who speak English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and Gujarati. Other languages can be dealt with by prior arrangement.

I am also a Solicitor and details of the services I offer as a Solicitor can be found at Carltons Solicitors Birmingham. I and Carltons Solicitors have been in business for in excess of 21 years.

Click on a link below for more information.

What does a Notary Public do?
Examples of what Notary Public Coventry offers
Services for businesses
Services for individuals
Pakistani High Commission and Indian Consulate in Birmingham (Overseas Embassies)
What is Legalisation or Apostille?
Identification required when seeing a Notary Public
Notarisation of Qualifications
How much does it cost for notarisation?
Independence and Rules
Data Protection Privacy Notice
My Terms of Business (printable)

What does a Notary Public do?

A Notary Public can notarise documents for use all over the world. The documents have to be signed in the presence of a Notary Public appointed by the Court or by Royal Authority. The Notary has to be satisfied that the person signing has been correctly identified and that he or she understands the nature of the document and the legal implications of it. The Notary will witness the signatures and affix their own signature and Seal of Office.

The need for a notary public is dictated by the requirements of the country where the document is to be used. For example, if you wish to buy a property abroad, it is often necessary to give your overseas lawyer power to deal with the purchase. This can be done by means of a power of attorney, which is signed by you in front of a notary. The notary public will confirm your name and identity and sign the document and seal it with their official seal.

As an example, Doctors or Teachers or any one migrating to Australia, New Zealand, Dubai or any parts of the Middle East or America will require Documents to be Notarised

Examples of what Notary Public Coventry offers

In England, notaries frequently notarise a variety of documents for both individuals and businesses, particularly when these documents are intended for use abroad. The most common types of documents notarised include:

1. Powers of Attorney:

These documents grant legal authority to someone to act on behalf of another person or company, often required for property transactions, business dealings, or legal matters in foreign countries.

2. Affidavits and Statutory Declarations:

Sworn statements or declarations used as evidence in legal proceedings or official matters, particularly when the documents need to be recognised internationally.

3. Certified Copies of Documents:

Notaries often certify copies of important documents, such as passports, birth certificates, academic qualifications, and company documents. These certified copies are used in legal proceedings, applications, or transactions abroad.

4. Commercial Contracts and Agreements:

Businesses frequently require notarisation of contracts and agreements, especially for international trade, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, to ensure they are legally binding across borders.

5. Property and Property Documents:

Notaries notarise documents related to the purchase, sale, or lease of property, particularly for transactions involving property in foreign jurisdictions.

6. Company Documents:

These include certificates of incorporation, board resolutions, and articles of association. Companies often need these documents notarised to establish legal standing or for use in international business activities.

7. Consent Letters for Travel:

Parents or guardians often need notarised consent letters for minors travelling abroad without them, ensuring that the travel is legally authorised.

These documents are critical in ensuring legal recognition and enforceability in both domestic and international contexts. Notarisation by a notary public in England adds a layer of authenticity and legal validity, which is often required by foreign authorities.

Pakistani High Commission and Indian Consulate in Birmingham (Overseas Embassies)

Raj Padhiar of Carltons Solicitors is conveniently located within approx 3 miles of the Indian and Pakistani consulates, (Pakistani High Commission) in Birmingham. It is advisable that all documents going to these countries should be Notarised

You can use his services for Overseas Citizen of India Applications, Powers of Attorney, Visa Application, Affidavits and Sponsorship Declaration. He can also help deal with documents for Pakistan Land Matters and Disputes, Pakistani Family Disputes and Deaths.

What is Legalisation or Apostille?

A notarised document may often need to be further authenticated by having the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirm the validity of the notary's signature and seal. The requirement for this will depend on the foreign country involved. This is done by legalisation by the use of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's official certificate attached to the document, known as an apostille. These are internationally recognised due to the Hague Convention.

Identification required when seeing a Notary Public

To comply with money laundering regulations a Notary must confirm your identity. When attending an appointment with a Notary each person signing the document must provide at least one of the following:

A valid passport
Driving licence with photo ID card
National identity card (only for EEA state members)
Armed forces pass (with photo and signature)
Firearms licence (with photo and signature)
Any other official government issue ID card (with photo and signature)
Residence permit (where relevant)

You must also provide proof of your address by one of the following:

Recent bank statement or letter from bank
Recent utility bill or council tax bill (not a mobile phone bill)
Tenancy agreement or Housing Association rent card for your current address
Inland Revenue tax demand or self assessment statement

If you are acting on behalf of a Corporation you must provide evidence of the due incorporation of the company. This can be one of the following documents:

Certificate of incorporation
Extract from the company register
Latest report and audited accounts

Up to date certified copy of partnership agreement

Notarisation of Qualifications

Large numbers of certificates are often required to be notarised when applying for jobs or any positions abroad. We can have these notarised quickly and efficiently upon the production of the originals. If originals are not available please do call us to see if there is an alternative.

How much does it cost for notarisation?

The cost will depend on the number of documents to be notarised. To obtain a quote please contact us with the following information:

What type of document do you need notarising?
How many different documents do you need notarising?
How many copies of each notarised document do you require?
Are the documents being notarised for an individual or company?
Which country are the documents intended for?
Whether you require an Apostille (if known)?

Please visit the contact us page to obtain a quotation.

Independence and Rules

A notary is an independent officer and must not do anything to compromise this. They should not act in matters where they have a personal interest, and are subject to professional rules and standards to ensure the protection of their clients. They are also bound to follow the rules on the prevention of money laundering. Notaries must be insured against negligence and dishonesty.