julzcary Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Just been to visit my friendly solicitor and notary who certifies my documents, to find out he's on holiday for a few weeks, and that he's the only notary in the area. Is is ok for the docs to be certified by a Solicitor or does it have to be a Notary? Anyone had them done by a solicitor and they be fine? If I wait for my solicitor to return from hols, I will miss the date when the fees go up:sad: Thanks Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juliemtaylor Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 we used a Doc who lives next door - try that? Julie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzcary Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 If a doc was OK, then surely a solicitor rather than a notary is going to be ok isnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fulwood Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 If a doc was OK, then surely a solicitor rather than a notary is going to be ok isnt it? I would have thought so. I used a friendly Policeman friend (yes there are some!) and not had any problems. We also got one thing witnessed by a College lecturer and have not had any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest threespire Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hi there, I asked this question numerous times as it seemed a bit hit and miss who could and couldn't do it - as others have said some have been fine with policemen, doctors etc.. Eventually I got a reply from the Immi dept in London and have attached the file for you - it says solicitor is fine !! The following information sheet is produced by the London Contact Centre for clients residing in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Who Can Certify Documents Australian Terminology Practising lawyer Magistrate Public notary Justice of the Peace Commissioner of Declaration Position/agency recognised by the law of the country to certify documents UK Solicitor Magistrate Notary Public Justice of the Peace Commissioner for Oaths Officer of a Court appointed by a Judge to take affidavits IRELAND Solicitor n/a Notary Public n/a Commissioner for Oaths Peace Commissioner Please note: • In Scotland a Councillor may also certify documents. • A Registered Migration Agent may certify copies of original documents for visa applications they make on behalf of clients. Contact Centre, Migration Branch, Australian High Commission, London Telephone: 09065 508 900 (cost of this service is £1 per minute from BT lines and charges may vary for other providers and mobile phone users) E-mail: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/forms/europe/ Page 1 of 1 Version 12/11/2008 Hope that helps?? Kirsty x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzcary Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks for that - its helpful. Just dropped them off at a notary's office for him to give me a price. If its a lot, I'll stick with a solicitor! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournegirlinny Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Are you in England? Yes a solicitor is fine--in fact better than just a notary. I'm an Aussie solicitor living in New York and admitted to practise here and in Victoria, Australia. Notaries in the US are usually just para-legals-not lawyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magnetic6 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks for that - its helpful. Just dropped them off at a notary's office for him to give me a price. If its a lot, I'll stick with a solicitor! Thanks again. Hi If it is expensive and you have a Magistrates Court near to where you live it might be worth going there. I had mine certified recently and it cost £25 regardless of how many copies needed to be done it's just the standard fee and they couldn't have been more helpful. natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathK Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I used to work in a Bank (Lloyds TSB) & before I left I got one of my colleagues (as 'Bank Official') to certify as true copies everything we might need for the Visa, & I had no problems getting my visa as a result. If you're applying on-line & scan all original docs in & attach to application, I THINK (double check) they may not even need certifying. Kath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzcary Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks for all your helpful responses. I'll see what the notary wants to charge me and I'll decide what to do. Just want to get them in before the 1st July, so even if it was £50, its going to be cheaper than the increase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deebbzz Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 hi we used a police officer. as he was a friend. you are also able to use a pharamsist, doctor, just think of the people u are allowed to sign your passport docs and you can use the same. you dont have to use solicitor (saves u money) just have a look on the interent for people who are able to sign you passport and u would be fine. they are just looking for someone which our goverment finds acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tjmckay Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 We got all our documents certified by the Justice of peace at our local citizen advice office for FREE, check out your local office: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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