Notarial services and the preparation and authentication of documents for use in India and abroad — affidavits, attestations, declarations, certified copies and powers of attorney.
Notarial acts are performed by a notary appointed under the Notaries Act. Because the requirement is always set by whoever will receive the document, the first step in any engagement is confirming precisely what that is.
Notarisation of instruments and administration of oaths by a notary appointed under the Notaries Act, together with the maintenance of the notarial register such acts require.
Drafting and attestation of affidavits, statutory declarations and indemnities for use in proceedings, before authorities, and in commercial transactions.
Preparation and authentication of documents intended for use outside India, and guidance on the further legalisation or apostille such documents commonly require.
The requirement is set by whoever will receive the document. We establish that first, because a correctly executed document of the wrong kind is of no use.
Same dayWhere the document is to be drafted rather than merely attested, a draft is prepared for your approval.
1–3 working daysThe document is executed in person on production of identification, and the notarial act recorded in the register.
By appointmentWhere a document is for use abroad, we set out the further steps — apostille or consular legalisation — and what each requires.
VariesConfirming what the receiving authority actually requires before anything is drafted or executed. A correctly executed document of the wrong kind is of no use, and this is the most frequent cause of a document being rejected and the exercise repeated.
For a notarial act, yes. The notary must be satisfied as to identity and as to the execution taking place, which requires attendance with original photographic identification.
No. Notarisation authenticates execution; registration under the Registration Act is a separate requirement applying to certain instruments, and some documents need both. We will tell you which applies to yours.
Not always on its own. Many jurisdictions require an apostille or consular legalisation in addition. We set out the further steps and what each requires, though the requirement of the receiving authority always governs.
Enquiry
All enquiries are received and responded to by email. We will read your note carefully and reply within two working days — usually sooner. Please do not send privileged or sensitive documents in the first message.