Specialist Lawyers authorised to practise law
throughout England and Wales
A Notary Public in England and Wales is a specialist lawyer appointed by The Court of Faculties of The Archbishop of Canterbury acting under Royal Authority, and regulated through The Faculty Office of The Archbishop of Canterbury.
A Notary in England & Wales performs an independent, impartial and evidence-based legal function of a quasi-judicial character, producing acts of enhanced evidential weight that are relied upon internationally. They are authorised to practise law throughout England and Wales, not only in the area where they are based. As per the Notaries' Society of England and Wales, English and Welsh notaries may practise in a wide range of legal areas, including company and commercial law, property law, probate and succession, trusts, powers of attorney, family law, and related advisory work, in addition to their specialist notarial functions. This national authority enables Staple Inn Notaries to advise and act for clients across England and Wales, including on complex and cross-border matters.
Staple Inn Notaries, located in Central London, provides comprehensive notary public London services. Our team of experienced notaries handles urgent notarisation, Apostille services, and embassy legalisations efficiently. Whether for personal or business documents, we ensure your needs are met promptly and professionally, often within the same day.
📞 Call now to speak directly to a notary
Call 020 3488 4195
Same-Day • Urgent • International Documents
✔ Regulated through The Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury
✔ Experienced London Notary Public
✔ Trusted by UK & international clients
✔ Central London locations
✔ Mobile & urgent appointments available

WHY CLIENTS CALL STAPLE INN NOTARIES
Most clients contact us because they need documents notarised urgently. We are set up specifically to handle time-sensitive notary work without delays or unnecessary form-filling.

We regularly assist with:
Same-day notarisation
Apostille & legalisation
Embassy and consulate requirements
Overseas property and visa documents
Business and company documents
NOTARY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS & BUSINESSES
For Individuals
✔ Powers of Attorney
✔ Affidavits & statutory declarations
✔ Passport & ID certification
✔ Overseas property documents
✔ Visa and immigration paperwork
For Companies
✔ Company resolutions
✔ Certificates of incorporation
✔ Shareholder & director documents
✔ International commercial documents

🕒 SAME-DAY & URGENT NOTARY APPOINTMENTS
If you need a notary public in London today, we can usually help.
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Same-day appointments available
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Urgent and short-notice matters welcomed
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Mobile notary service where required
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Clear pricing explained upfront
📞 Call 020 3488 4195 to check availability now
📍 CENTRAL LONDON NOTARY PUBLIC
Staple Inn Notaries is based in Central London, conveniently located for:
Chancery Lane WC1
City of London EC4
Farringdon EC1
Soho W1
We also assist international clients who require UK notarisation for use overseas.
🧭 SIMPLE PROCESS – NO DELAYS
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Call us on 020 3488 4195
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We confirm requirements immediately
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Attend appointment
(often same day)
Fast. Clear. Professional.
Tailored Services for Your International Needs
We provide comprehensive notarial and legal services for individuals and businesses with international requirements.
For Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Expanding your business globally? At Staple Inn Notaries, we authenticate crucial company documents, board resolutions, and contracts for international use. Visit our offices in Chancery Lane WC1, Farringdon EC1, City of London EC4, or Soho W1, all Central London locations, to learn how our notary services in London can simplify your global expansion.

Sheikh Najam LLB TEP MA MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Notary (England and Wales)
STEP Qualified International Private Wealth Lawyer
Professional Accreditations





Sheikh Najam is a City-trained Notary appointed by The Court of Faculties, and regulated through the Faculty Office of The Archbishop of Canterbury. This authorises him to practise law throughout England and Wales. He is also a European Attorney, specialising in International Notarial Law, International Private Wealth Law (Wills, Trusts, Probate, Powers of Attorney, Tax), and International Corporate Law (Governance, Tax, Insolvency).
He advises high-net-worth individuals and families, and internationally mobile clients on cross-border notarisations of personal and commercial legal documents, Wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, inheritance tax, cross-border estate planning, international corporate and tax structuring, and civil/commercial dispute resolution.
Qualifications and admissions:
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LLB (Hons) (Coventry University)
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MA Tax Law (Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London)
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MBA (University of Reading)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC) (Staffordshire University)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Notarial Practice (University College London)
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Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Private Wealth Advice (STEP/University of Oxford)
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RICS Accredited (Civil and Commercial) Mediator
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LLM Digital Dispute Resolution (Leeds Law School) - in progress

