Notable Notaries

Updates in electronic certification: certain government-issued electronic documents can now be e-apostilled directly.

At Notable Notaries, we began to offer electronic notarisation and electronic apostilles (e-notarisation and e-apostilles) as soon as the e-apostille service was fully made available to the public in 2022. We have been regularly obtaining e-apostilles for clients since then.

Whilst we have always provided scans of our paper-notarised and paper-apostilled documents, e-notarisation and e-apostilles provide a great improvement in the security of electronic documents, as these bear qualified electronic signatures (QES).

See who is affected and discover what’s new by visiting our latest news update at https://www.notablenotaries.co.uk/news/updates-in-electronic-certification-certain-government-issued-electronic-documents-can-now-be-e-apostilled-directly/

Do I need an appointment, or can I just come straight to Notable Notaries’ office?

The first step to have your document notarised is to send a scan or Microsoft Word draft of your document to us by email at [email protected].

We will quickly review the document and provide you with a quote, process and estimated timeframe, and we will let you know which supporting documents we will need to process your documents and if we need to schedule an appointment. This will save you time as we may not be able to assist you if you arrive without an appointment, and as we work between different offices and attend on clients at external locations, it is best to schedule an appointment to meet one of our notaries.

For example, to notarise your signature on a document, we will always need to see the signatory’s original passport and proof of address* if they are a new client.

You can find answers to many more questions on our dedicated FAQ page, available in 8 different languages. Visit notablenotaries.co.uk/faqs/

Bridging the gap between Piraeus and Central London.

For Greek shipping companies, English law is the global gold standard for contracts. But with that comes a critical requirement: a reliable Process Agent based in London.

As a Notary Public in Central London, we provide a seamless service for our Greek maritime clients. We act as your designated representative for the service of legal proceedings, ensuring you remain in full compliance with your contractual obligations without the logistical headache.

Why work with us?
- Central London Location: Strategically positioned for immediate receipt of documents.
- Shipping Specialisation: We understand the pace and requirements of the maritime industry.

Planning your next charterparty or loan agreement? Let’s ensure your Process Agent is as robust as your contract.

Please email us at [email protected] to request this service.



Γέφυρα επικοινωνίας μεταξύ Πειραιά και Κεντρικού Λονδίνου

Για τις ελληνικές ναυτιλιακές εταιρείες, το Αγγλικό Δίκαιο αποτελεί το σημείο αναφοράς για τις διεθνείς συμβάσεις. Αυτό όμως συνεπάγεται μια βασική υποχρέωση: τον ορισμό ενός αξιόπιστου Process Agent με έδρα το Λονδίνο.

Ως Συμβολαιογράφοι (Notary Public) στο Κεντρικό Λονδίνο, προσφέρουμε εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες για τους Έλληνες πελάτες μας στον κλάδο της ναυτιλίας. Αναλαμβάνουμε τον ορισμό μας ως αντιπρόσωποι για την επίδοση δικαστικών και εξωδίκων εγγράφων, διασφαλίζοντας την πλήρη συμμόρφωσή σας με τους συμβατικούς όρους.

Γιατί να μας επιλέξετε;
- Έδρα στο Κεντρικό Λονδίνο: Στρατηγική τοποθεσία για την άμεση παραλαβή εγγράφων.
- Εξειδίκευση στη Ναυτιλία: Κατανοούμε τους ρυθμούς και τις απαιτήσεις της αγοράς.

Προετοιμάζετε το επόμενο charterparty ή τη νέα δανειακή σύμβαση; Διασφαλίστε ότι ο Process Agent σας είναι τόσο ισχυρός όσο και το συμβόλαιό σας.

Στείλτε μας email στο [email protected] για να ζητήσετε αυτήν την υπηρεσία.

Meet the Team: Giovanni Serra.

Giovanni’s academic and professional journey spans three different jurisdictions. He earned his Master’s degree in Law from the University of Sassari in Italy and expanded his horizons with extensive studies in Spanish law at the University of Barcelona.

To complement his European background, Giovanni later completed the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) in the United Kingdom.

Giovanni is qualified as a Notary Public in England and Wales. He specialises in handling Italian and Spanish notarial matters alongside his English practice.

Fully fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, he is able to seamlessly assist clients in any of these languages, ensuring that international documents are flawlessly authenticated and prepared for use abroad.

L'eccellenza italiana trionfa a Roma: le congratulazioni di Notable Notaries a Jannik Sinner.

Ieri abbiamo assistito a una pagina memorabile per lo sport italiano: a 50 anni dall'ultimo storico trionfo di Adriano Panatta, Jannik Sinner ha conquistato gli ATP Masters 1000 di Roma, regalando un’immensa emozione a tutta la nostra nazione e, in modo speciale, alla vasta comunità italiana che vive e lavora qui a Londra.

Notable Notaries si unisce con entusiasmo all'orgoglio di tutti i connazionali nel fare i più sentiti complimenti a questo straordinario atleta. Jannik non rappresenta soltanto il talento puro, ma incarna valori fondamentali come la dedizione assoluta, lo spirito di sacrificio e il costante perseguimento dell'eccellenza. È un modello d'ispirazione per le nuove generazioni, un esempio di come l'impegno costante porti a superare ogni confine e a raggiungere vette internazionali.

Guidati da questa stessa ricerca della precisione e dell'eccellenza, in Notable Notaries supportiamo quotidianamente la comunità italiana a Londra e le imprese che creano ponti tra il Regno Unito e l'Italia.

Proprio come nello sport ai massimi livelli ogni dettaglio fa la differenza, anche nel nostro lavoro assistiamo privati e aziende con la massima accuratezza, offrendo servizi notarili specializzati, traduzioni certificate e legalizzazioni consolari (Apostille) con un team multilingue dedicato. Il nostro obiettivo è far sentire i nostri connazionali a casa, garantendo la massima validità internazionale ai loro documenti societari e personali.

Complimenti ancora, Jannik! Orgoglio italiano nel mondo. 🇮🇹🎾

Scopri come supportiamo la comunità italiana a Londra: https://www.notablenotaries.co.uk/it/

Potential wider impacts of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, now in force.

What's new:

Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, landlords in the private rented sector can no longer carry out ‘no fault’ evictions under section 21 Housing Act 1988. Evictions will be possible for valid reasons including anti-social behaviour and serious rent arrears.
Fixed term tenancies have been abolished, replaced automatically by ‘periodic’ assured tenancies which will proceed on a monthly rolling basis.

There is a new procedure for rent increases, capped at once per year. Rental bidding has been banned and the payment of rent in advance has been restricted.

Who is Affected:

Landlords and tenants in the private sector. Families and tenants on benefits will benefit from stronger anti-discrimination protections. Local authorities will be given stronger powers for enforcement and investigation. Specific advice should be sought regarding student lettings.

Key dates:

From 1 May 2026, phase 1 reforms are in force to the private rented sector. From late 2026, all landlords will need to register with a central PRS database and pay a yearly fee. In 2028 it is expected that the landlord ombudsman scheme will be fully operational. By 2030, rented homes must meet EPC C standard for energy efficiency, unless exempt.

Immediate and wider potential implications:
These are wide-reaching reforms which will have significant impacts in many areas. Even in anticipation of these reforms, many landlords have already taken the decision to sell their property, leading to an increase in property sales which could put pressure on house prices to fall, potentially leading to opportunities for more first-time buyers. It could also lead to a greater share of the rental market being held by commercial landlords rather than private landlords with small portfolios.

In regard to property sale transactions, many banks, estate agents and solicitors accept copy ID and proof of address certified by a notary for their AML checks. If you would like help with copy identification documents or an ID1 form, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Finally, as the reforms prohibit landlords from taking more than one month’s rent in advance, new solutions will need to be found for tenants who have recently arrived in the UK and do not yet have a credit score.

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What is a notary? Why do I need one?

A Notary Public of England and Wales.

Notaries Public are trained legal professionals whose primary function is to oversee the proper ex*****on of documents and who also play an important role in the prevention of fraud and as gatekeepers for anti-money laundering purposes.

The qualification process for Notaries Public includes a law degree, the Notarial Practice Course, a criminal record check and extensive good character references.

In England and Wales, Notaries Public are regulated through the Faculty Office and are held to high standards in terms of their work.

They must properly identify all parties to a document and if a company is to be represented, they must check that the signatory has been expressly authorised to represent the company. They must also check the mental capacity of each signatory and keep records of their work.

Notarial certification

Notaries Public issue notarial acts, sometimes referred to as notarial certifications, by affixing their signature and embossed seal to a document.

The value of a notarial certification is not in the seal and signature itself, but in the wording of the notarial certification and the trust that is placed in their statements on a global scale. The notarial certification provides evidence that the document has been properly executed and the signatory properly identified so that the document can be accepted for use in many different foreign jurisdictions.

Who might need a Notary and why?

Certification by a Notary Public is often required to evidence the proper ex*****on of a document which is to be submitted to an overseas body or institution. UK companies with subsidiaries overseas may be requested to have a confirmation of the existence and representation of the UK parent company issued by a Notary Public of England and Wales.

UK banks and employers increasingly request the certification by a Notary Public on copy identification documents. Notaries Public can also take oaths and affidavits for use in court and act as Commissioners for Oaths.

Process Agent Services in London.

As a process agent we are able act as an independent party upon whom documents, notices, court and arbitration proceedings may be served on behalf of our client.

If a party does not have an address within England, the process for serving these papers abroad is lengthy and complicated. It is therefore customary – and indeed often required by the UK entity supplying the service or loan – for the overseas entity to appoint a UK process agent and agree that service at the address of the process agent will constitute proper service for the purposes of the court procedural requirements.

Please email us at [email protected] to request this service.

Let us do the heavy lifting.

https://www.notablenotaries.co.uk/our-process/