What are the responsibilities of a Notary Public?
A notary acts as a liaison between Nigeria's legal system and foreign legal systems, ensuring that your documents can be utilized internationally through a process known as legalization. The notary's primary responsibility is to authenticate legal documents intended for use abroad. This involves verifying the identity, capacity, and authority of the signatory.
All notarial activities in Nigeria are governed by the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, ensuring adherence to high standards of confidentiality and document presentation. Notaries also operate under professional indemnity insurance for added security.
Services provided by a Notary Public
You might require the services of a Notary for the following purposes:- Witnessing the execution of documents
- Authenticating documents for work permits in foreign countries
- Issuing notarial certificates to verify the authenticity of copies of documents, signatures, and document execution
- Administering declarations, affidavits, oaths, and acknowledgments
- Drafting Powers of Attorney for use in foreign jurisdictions
- Witnessing and attesting events and transactions
Legalization of documents involves: - Translating foreign documents into English and vice versa
- Verifying translations from foreign languages into English and vice versa
Requirements for Identification for Notarization
Each individual whose signature requires certification must present one of the following original identification documents during their appointment:- Passport
- Driver's license (with a photo card)
- National identity card
- Resident Permit (for foreign nationals)
- Other government-issued ID (with both photo and signature)
What is the cost?
Fees are primarily determined based on the time devoted to the task, calculated at an hourly rate. However, fixed fees apply to specific low-cost notary services.For more complex cases, please visit the contact page to request a quotation.
Authentication
We provide assistance with the consular legalization of Nigerian documents for use in foreign countries.
We can help Nigerians obtain work authorization to seek employment in foreign countries.
