Notary Identification

What identification does a Notary Public require?

To comply with money laundering regulations a Notary must confirm your identity. When attending an appointment with a Notary each person signing the document must provide at least one of the following:

A valid passport

Driving licence with photo ID card

National identity card (only for EEA state members)

Armed forces pass (with photo and signature)

Firearms licence (with photo and signature)

Any other official government issue ID card (with photo and signature)

Residence permit (where relevant)

You must also provide proof of your address by one of the following:

Recent bank statement or letter from bank

Recent utility bill or council tax bill (not a mobile phone bill)

Tenancy agreement or Housing Association rent card for your current address

Inland Revenue tax demand or self assessment statement

When a notary public is acting for a corporate client, evidence of the due incorporation of the company or entity is required. This can be one of the following documents:

Certificate of incorporation

Extract from the company register

Latest report and audited accounts

Up to date certified copy of partnership agreement

In addition to the above, each individual signatory will need to produce one of the identification documents mentioned above.