Notary or not
Jun 11th 2009, 6:21 pm
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Notary or not
For copies of certificates, other than police certificate, do we actually have to pay a notary to do this or can we use a professional, like a minister of religion or something like that?
What is the cheapest most effective way of doing this?
What is the cheapest most effective way of doing this?
Jun 11th 2009, 6:29 pm
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Re: Notary or not
We also had some done by a solicitor...
Jun 11th 2009, 7:15 pm
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Re: Notary or not
I didn't get anything notarized and had no problems.
Jun 11th 2009, 8:57 pm
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Re: Notary or not
We had the employment contracts witnessed by a solicitor for £5 each.
Jun 11th 2009, 9:56 pm
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Thanks guys...I'm assuming those that said they didn't get things notorised include marriage certs etc. You just saved me a bundle! I've lost all my old employment contracts, but will be able to get references and have P60s...I've heard from others that this is enough...if it isn't they can always ask for more I guess.
Jun 11th 2009, 10:02 pm
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Re: Notary or not
Thanks guys...I'm assuming those that said they didn't get things notorised include marriage certs etc. You just saved me a bundle! I've lost all my old employment contracts, but will be able to get references and have P60s...I've heard from others that this is enough...if it isn't they can always ask for more I guess.
Jun 22nd 2009, 4:20 pm
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Re: Notary or not
I got all my 'copies' singed today by a solicitor. In the UK you don't need a notary pubic, who will charge you an arm and a leg, just a commissioner of oaths. Having said that, I didn't get some things signed out of principal, it's obvious I could have faked the original! Cost £60 (12x5)
I believe in the UK it may be easier as the High Commission is in the UK and the level of documentation is generally quite high here compared to the rest of the world (or at least some of it). Most applications come in from more distant lands with a more idiosyncratic system and an official needs as much help as he can get, hence the instructions (which cover every application) are quite comprehensive. Add to the mix that a lot of items need to be translated too, then you can see why it is done.
I believe in the UK it may be easier as the High Commission is in the UK and the level of documentation is generally quite high here compared to the rest of the world (or at least some of it). Most applications come in from more distant lands with a more idiosyncratic system and an official needs as much help as he can get, hence the instructions (which cover every application) are quite comprehensive. Add to the mix that a lot of items need to be translated too, then you can see why it is done.
Jun 22nd 2009, 5:40 pm
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Re: Notary or not
We didn't get anything notarised either, no problems. Although the declaration of common law union did have to be witnessed by a commissioner of oaths.
Jun 22nd 2009, 8:30 pm
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Re: Notary or not
I got all my 'copies' singed today by a solicitor. In the UK you don't need a notary pubic, who will charge you an arm and a leg, just a commissioner of oaths. Having said that, I didn't get some things signed out of principal, it's obvious I could have faked the original! Cost £60 (12x5)
I believe in the UK it may be easier as the High Commission is in the UK and the level of documentation is generally quite high here compared to the rest of the world (or at least some of it). Most applications come in from more distant lands with a more idiosyncratic system and an official needs as much help as he can get, hence the instructions (which cover every application) are quite comprehensive. Add to the mix that a lot of items need to be translated too, then you can see why it is done.
I believe in the UK it may be easier as the High Commission is in the UK and the level of documentation is generally quite high here compared to the rest of the world (or at least some of it). Most applications come in from more distant lands with a more idiosyncratic system and an official needs as much help as he can get, hence the instructions (which cover every application) are quite comprehensive. Add to the mix that a lot of items need to be translated too, then you can see why it is done.
90 day letter didn't asked that documents be notorised. I did not get anything signed, although most of my documents came from overseas - certificates, job references, etc. I think you ought to follow the instructions on your 90/120 day letter.
Jun 23rd 2009, 5:05 pm
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Re: Notary or not
We were able to get ours done for nothing by a notary friend. We saw that most people on BE said they had not bothered and had had no problems, but didn't want to take any chances. If we'd had to pay a big fee, we might not have gone to him.
