[Timbo-Em]

I have been trawling through the site looking for the full list of people qualified in then UK to certify documents and been unsuccessful.

The full list can be found here: http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-countersign.asp

You should provide the certifier with both the document and your photocopy and ask them to write on or stamp the copy:

“I certify that this is a true copy of the original document”

You must also check that they write or stamp the following information on each document that they certify.

o The date
o Their signature
o Their name and title printed clearly
o Their personal or business address
o Their registration number (if applicable)

If you have lots of documents to certify then you can just have the ceritfier attach a letter or a card rather than having to go through this process for every document!

[Mairead]

They generally have a stamp which will have their name, address and contact details on it so all they have to do is sign and date it. I had about 40 pages and each one had to be signed and dated. In the end the JP only charged me 20 euros.

A handy tip is if you are applying online for the visa you can just scan in the original colored document. The original if it is in color does not need to be certified.

[steveandtina]

Just had a quick look at the list. Sorry to sound dim but can a Policeman sign if your in the UK? As I was told by my agent they cant. As my ex is a copper and he could have save me loads-bugger!

Tina x

[llanfachreth]

Originally Posted by Timbo-Em I have been trawling through the site looking for the full list of people qualified in then UK to certify documents and been unsuccessful. The full list can be found here: http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-countersign.asp You should provide the certifier with both the document and your photocopy and ask them to write on or stamp the copy: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original document” You must also check that they write or stamp the following information on each document that they certify. o The date o Their signature o Their name and title printed clearly o Their personal or business address o Their registration number (if applicable) If you have lots of documents to certify then you can just have the ceritfier attach a letter or a card rather than having to go through this process for every document!

Thanks
Does this list also apply to documents which need to be certified for Vetassess?

[ler01kjh]

Originally Posted by llanfachreth Thanks Does this list also apply to documents which need to be certified for Vetassess?

I got a Uni lecturer to sign for me. Typically it is whoever can normally certify documents in your own country - so yes, I would go with the list as stated.

[llanfachreth]

Originally Posted by ler01kjh I got a Uni lecturer to sign for me. Typically it is whoever can normally certify documents in your own country - so yes, I would go with the list as stated.

As I was a mortgage broker I assume i can get one of my former colleagues to do it then
Cheers

[Timbo-Em]

I have been looking into this some more...

"Documents must be certified according to the legal practices of the country. Failing that, they should be witnessed by a person who's occupation is comparable to those listed above."

This all really comes down to the wording and what the Department means by 'failing that'. So I guess it is a matter of what constitutes reasonable failure to obtain certification according to the legal practices of the country.

In light of this I would err on the side of caution and in the first instance I would aim to obtain certification from one of the following (List taken from the Australian High Commission's website):

Australian Terminology / UK / Ireland

1. Practising lawyer / Solicitor / Solicitor
2. Magistrate / Magistrate / n/a
3. Public notary / Notary Public / Notary Public
4. Justice of the Peace / Justice of the Peace / n/a
5. Commissioner of Declaration / Commissioner for Oaths / Commissioner for Oaths
6. Position/agency recognised by the law of the country to certify documents
7. Officer of a Court appointed by a Judge to take affidavits
8. Peace Commissioner

If anyone could shed some light on this i'm sure it would be much appreciated by all!

[knockoff nige]

Originally Posted by Timbo-Em I have been looking into this some more... "Documents must be certified according to the legal practices of the country. Failing that, they should be witnessed by a person who's occupation is comparable to those listed above." This all really comes down to the wording and what the Department means by 'failing that'. So I guess it is a matter of what constitutes reasonable failure to obtain certification according to the legal practices of the country. In light of this I would err on the side of caution and in the first instance I would aim to obtain certification from one of the following (List taken from the Australian High Commission's website): Australian Terminology / UK / Ireland 1. Practising lawyer / Solicitor / Solicitor 2. Magistrate / Magistrate / n/a 3. Public notary / Notary Public / Notary Public 4. Justice of the Peace / Justice of the Peace / n/a 5. Commissioner of Declaration / Commissioner for Oaths / Commissioner for Oaths 6. Position/agency recognised by the law of the country to certify documents 7. Officer of a Court appointed by a Judge to take affidavits 8. Peace Commissioner If anyone could shed some light on this i'm sure it would be much appreciated by all!

I'm just wondering why I would need anythign certified. The doctor will be sending my medical forms, I will be scanning my acs, ielts and police certificate. Am I missing something?

[ler01kjh]

Originally Posted by knockoff nige I'm just wondering why I would need anythign certified. The doctor will be sending my medical forms, I will be scanning my acs, ielts and police certificate. Am I missing something?

With an online application, you probably don't (we made the mistake of getting loads of stuff certified, only to find out we didn't need to!), so long as the documents are scanned in colour.

[Mairead]

Kev,

You will need to scan original references, birth certificate, passport, PCC (Which is in black and white so will need to be certified I think). Basically anything in black and white that you are intending on scanning needs to be certified.

[Mairead]

Sorry posted at the same time!!!

[Mairead]

Also The majority of your RPL application will need to be scanned in and sent also.

[knockoff nige]

Originally Posted by Mairead Kev, You will need to scan original references, birth certificate, passport, PCC (Which is in black and white so will need to be certified I think). Basically anything in black and white that you are intending on scanning needs to be certified.

lol, I think you must have done a course or something in this stuff as I am waaaay behind.

[steveandtina]

Originally Posted by knockoff nige I'm just wondering why I would need anythign certified. The doctor will be sending my medical forms, I will be scanning my acs, ielts and police certificate. Am I missing something?

We have had loads of stuff certified but we have to send stuff via a agent and both have kids with other partners so some of the documents have to be certified.

Tina x

[Mairead]

Originally Posted by knockoff nige lol, I think you must have done a course or something in this stuff as I am waaaay behind.

No just a 28 year old bored housewife is all !!!