Notary public · London

Notarial documents, handled with rigour and clarity.

We assist you with property transactions, probate, powers of attorney and authentic instruments. We explain every step, and our notarial fees are quoted in advance, with no surprises.

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18 yearsExperience

3,400+Documents a year

Same dayRoutine documents issued

Notary office desk with authentic documents — Whitmore Notary Office · London

Notarial services

Complete support for individuals and companies, with drafting and verification handled in-house.

Sale and purchase, exchange and gift contracts

Certification of property contracts, verification of the land register entry, full drafting and clear explanations of the legal effects.

Probate and estate settlements

Grant of representation, declarations of disclaimer, division of assets and inclusion of property in the estate.

Powers of attorney and authorisations

Special and general powers of attorney for sales, management, representation before public authorities or for documents used abroad.

Authentic wills and revocations

Drafting of wills, revocation and advice on the available options for passing on your estate.

Certified copies, authenticity certificates and Hague apostilles

Certification of copies and signatures, certificates of authenticity and apostilles for documents used abroad.

Documents for companies

Board and shareholder resolutions, commercial contracts, certification of directors' signatures and advice on corporate documents.

What you need to know

Bring the documents and we take care of the rest — from drafting to issue.

Documents usually required

Valid photo ID (original);
Proof of ownership: contract, land register extract;
Council tax and energy performance certificate, where applicable;
Civil status documents for probate (birth, marriage and death certificates);
Written authority or power of attorney, if the document is signed by a representative.

Good to know

We confirm the total notarial fee before you sign;
Appointments can be booked by phone, by email or through the contact form;
Certified copies and simple powers of attorney are usually issued the same day;
Free preliminary advice by phone to confirm your document checklist.

Monday – Thursday09:00 – 17:00

Friday09:00 – 15:00

Saturday10:00 – 13:00 (by appointment)

SundayClosed

The documents required may vary depending on the instrument you need. Please call us on +44 20 7946 0123 to confirm the exact list before booking. Contact details are examples (demo site).

Office & documents

A discreet space, arranged so that documents can be signed in confidence.

Work desk with notarial documents — **The desk**Drafting and checking documents

Reception space for clients — **Reception area**Confidential discussions with clients

Documents and notarial archive — **Documents & archive**Authentic instruments kept safe

Indicative fees

Reference figures for the most common instruments. The final fee is confirmed before signing.

Special power of attorney (property sale)from £60

Certified copy£5 / page

Certificate of authenticityfrom £25

Hague apostille£40 / document

Probate and estate settlementfrom £120 + VAT

Certification of a sale and purchase contractper the Notaries Society scale (value-based)

Notarial fees are set in line with the minimum scale published by the Notaries Society, to which VAT and statutory charges (HM Land Registry, HMRC) may be added where applicable.

What clients say

Demo testimonials.

★★★★★

"We completed the paperwork for a flat in two visits. Everything was explained clearly, and the cost was exactly what we were quoted at the start."

Andrea M.Client · property sale and purchase

★★★★★

"The probate was quick and very well organised. I received the document checklist by email and did not lose a single day."

Richard P.Client · probate and estate

★★★★★

"I needed a power of attorney urgently, for documents abroad. Same-day appointment and the power of attorney issued on the spot. Highly recommended."

Joanna D.Client · power of attorney for use abroad

Booking & contact

Leave your details and we will get in touch to confirm a time, or simply call us during opening hours.

Whitmore Notary Office

Address: 18 Cheapside, Suite 3, London EC2V 6AA

Phone: +44 20 7946 0123

Email: [email protected]

Opening hours: Monday–Thursday 09:00–17:00 · Friday 09:00–15:00 · Saturday by appointment

Documents prepared for signing at the notary office