Notaries are a separate branch of the legal profession. Their work almost exclusively involves international documentation.
The vast majority of notaries are qualified solicitors, who undertake a further two year distance learning course.
The notary’s primary responsibility is to witness and authenticate a legal transaction. No notarial act can be completed until all the required checks and verifications have been gone through.
A notary’s act can be relied upon anywhere in the World.
This differs from that of a solicitor, whose jurisdiction is limited to England and Wales.
The role of a Notary is part of the evolving history of the legal system. If you want to learn more about the history of the legal system, the short video below may be of interest.
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