How do mobile notary services conduct visits in London?

A mobile notary service visit is a convenient service in which a qualified UK Notary Public travels to your location in London rather than you having to visit their office.

It’s ideal if you have mobility issues, have a busy schedule, require privacy, or prefer the ease of having the notary come to you.

We can arrange these physical visits as part of our comprehensive legalisation service.

It’s also worth noting that remote notarisation via video call is often available as an alternative if a physical visit isn’t required or suitable; feel free to ask us about this option too.

Booking the appointment (essential):

• You’ll contact us (or the notary directly) to schedule the visit. Mobile appointments must be booked in advance.
• We’ll need details about the document(s), the type of notarisation required (e.g., witnessing a signature, certifying a copy), the destination country (so we know if an apostille or further legalisation is needed), and the exact London address for the visit (home or office).
• We will confirm the notary’s fees for the mobile service, typically higher than office appointments due to travel time and costs.

Preparing for the visit:

• Identification: This is crucial! Your original, valid identification must be ready for the notary to inspect. This typically means your passport, UK photocard driving licence, and a recent, original proof of address (like a utility bill or bank statement). Photocopies are not accepted. We will confirm the specific ID required when booking.
• The document: Have the document ready. If you need to sign it, do not sign it beforehand. You must sign it in the notary’s presence.

The notary’s visit:

• The Notary Public arrives at the agreed time and location in London.
• They will carefully examine your original identification documents to verify your identity.
• If required, they will witness you signing the document.
• If they certify copies, they will examine the original document you present and certify the photocopies accordingly.
• If an oath or declaration is needed, they will administer it.

Completing the notarisation:

The notary will add their official signature and seal to the document or the attached notarial certificate.

Depending on the complexity and the notary’s setup, they might complete this on the spot or take the document back to their office for finalisation (e.g., binding multiple pages) before returning it.

Availability (Including Saturdays):

Most mobile notary visits are scheduled during standard business hours (Monday to Friday). However, some notaries offer greater flexibility, including evening appointments or Saturday visits, but these must be arranged well in advance and are subject to the notary’s availability.

Arranging notarisation, especially a mobile visit, is often the first step before needing an apostille. We streamline the entire process:

• We book the mobile notary visit in London for you, ensuring they are FCDO-registered.
• We coordinate the collection or receipt of the notarised document.
• We then seamlessly manage the next stage, whether our fast next-day legalisation or standard processing, ensuring the fastest way to get an apostille based on your requirements.

Using our service means you have one point of contact managing everything from the convenient mobile notarisation to the final apostille or embassy legalisation.