Sussex Certify
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Please email: gillian@gilliangadd.com or call: 07747 540260
With the aim to uphold quality and integrity, Sussex Certify offers an array of certification services to businesses across various industries. Our fully-accredited certification processes reassure that companies consistently meet recognised standards, thus ensuring their products and services are fully compliant with market regulations.Sussex Certify takes pride in its robust team of professionals who bring their extensive knowledge and years of experience to every certification project. We have a standing reputation for not only meeting but exceeding the expectations of our clients in terms of delivering prompt, reliable services. Our detailed certification process aids in reinforcing the credibility of organizations, making them stand out in competitive markets. We, at Sussex Certify, believe in the power of certification as a viable tool for businesses to illustrate their responsibility, authenticity, and dedication to quality. Our stringent evaluation procedures contribute to building consumer trust and confidence, which undeniably drives business success. Our vision is to aid businesses in not only maintaining their standard of operations but also continually improving and evolving in their respective fields. Our commitment to excellence is an embodiment of our promise of quality assurances to our clients.
How much will it cost me?
My minimum fee for notarial appointments is £90, but the cost is often more and will depend on the number and complexity of the documents. I will give you a final estimate of my fees before I begin any work for you.
Some documents require legalisation before they will be accepted for use in the receiving jurisdiction by obtaining an apostille through the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and, for some countries, additional legalisation is required through the relevant embassy or consulate. Either before or at our meeting I will obtain an estimate for the cost of legalisation, including agent’s fees and postage to and from the legalising authority.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque or bank transfer. Payment of my fee and disbursements is due when the document has been prepared which I may retain pending payment in full.
Occasionally unforeseen or unusual issues arise during the course of the matter which may result in a revision of my fee estimate. Examples of this could include where additional documents are required to be notarised, additional translations or legalisations are needed to meet the requirements of the receiving jurisdiction, third party fees are adjusted to reflect external factors such as fuel price changes and so on. I will notify you of any changes in the fee estimate as soon as possible.
Typical Stages of a notarial transaction
Each notarial matter is different and the requirements will vary according to whether the client is a private individual or a company. Some of the typical key stages are likely to include:
Receiving and reviewing the documents to be notarised together with any instructions you may have received
Liaising with your legal advisors or other bodies to obtain the necessary documentation to deal with the document (e.g. information from Companies House or foreign registries, powers of attorney etc)
Checking the identity, capacity and authority of the person who is to sign the document
If a document is to be certified, checking with the issuing authorities that the document/award is genuine. In the case of academic awards, this would entail checking with the appropriate academic institutions.
Meeting with the signatory to verify their identity and to ascertain that they understand what they are signing and that they are doing so of their own free will and ensuring that the document is executed correctly
Drafting and affixing or endorsing a notarial certificate to the document
Arranging for the legalisation of the document as appropriate
Arranging for the storage of copies of all notarised documents in accordance with the requirements of the Notarial Practice Rules 2019
Redress
I am insured under a professional indemnity policy for £1,000,000.00.
Complaints & Regulatory Information
My notarial practice is regulated through the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury:
The Faculty Office
1, The Sanctuary
Westminster
London SW1P 3JT
Telephone 020 7222 5381
Email Faculty.
office@1thesanctuary.com Website www.facultyoffice.org.uk
If you are dissatisfied about the service you have received please do not hesitate to contact me.
If we are unable to resolve the matter you may then complain to the Notaries Society of which I am a member, who have a Complaints Procedure which is approved by the Faculty Office. This procedure is free to use and is designed to provide a quick resolution to any dispute.
In that case please write (but do not enclose any original documents) with full details of your complaint to :-
The Secretary of The Notaries Society
Complaints to the Notaries Society should be addressed to Elaine Standish, Secretary of The Notaries Society, P O Box 876 Chichester PO19 9ZH. Email: secretary@thenotariessociety.org.uk
Legal Ombudsman
P O Box 6806
Wolverhampton WV1 9WJ
Tel: 0300 555 0333
Email: enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk
Website: www.legalombudsman.org.uk
If you decide to make a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman, you must refer your matter to the Legal Ombudsman within one year from the act/omission or within one year from when you should reasonably have known there was cause for complaint.
Please phone me on 01403 262520, 01293 553434 or 07747 540260 or e-mail me at gillian@gilliangadd.com to discuss your requirements.
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For more information about the legalisation of documents, visit www.fco.gov.uk
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