7 Trusted Document Certification Providers in Holborn
If you live or work around Holborn and need a document certified for use abroad, a notary public is usually the right professional. Overseas banks, universities, employers and land registries often ask for notarised copies, witnessed signatures or an apostille before they will accept UK paperwork.
Below are seven notary and document certification providers that Holborn clients use. We start with our own practice, a few minutes' walk from Chancery Lane station, then list six other notaries based in Holborn. Most notaries see clients by appointment only, so book before you travel.
1. Staple Inn Notaries — Holborn
Address: Fox Court, 14 Gray's Inn Road, Holborn, London WC1X 8HN
Phone: 020 3488 4195 Email: sheikh@internationalnotary.co.uk Website: internationalnotary.co.uk
Staple Inn Notaries is a notary public practice run by Sheikh Najam from a single office on Gray's Inn Road.
The practice specialises in corporate, property and education documents. Typical work includes company documents for overseas registries, powers of attorney for property abroad, and degree certificates and transcripts for study or work overseas. Remote notarisation by video is available for clients who cannot attend in person.
In-office appointments (personal documents): from £135
Apostille service: from £95, ordered online 24/7
Mobile notary visits: from £350
Weekend appointments: available with advance booking (no walk-ins)
Clients have left 106 five-star Google reviews.
2. Tom Ginot Notary Public — Bedford Row
Address: 37–41 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4JH Phone: 07763 690626 Website: tomginotary.co.uk
A boutique practice run by Tom Ginot, a notary and solicitor, with a second base in Finchley. He is a native Hebrew speaker, which makes the practice a natural choice for documents going to Israel. Apostille and legalisation are also handled.
3. Holborn Notary — Kingsway
Address: Aviation House, 125 Kingsway, London WC2B 6NH Phone: 020 7205 2020 Website: holbornnotary.com
A notary office a short walk from Holborn station. It advertises same-day appointments, FCDO apostilles, embassy legalisation and a mobile notary service. Appointments only.
4. Notary Public Central London — Pemberton Row
Address: Pemberton Row, Holborn, London EC4A Website: notarypubliccentrallondon.co.uk
A Holborn-based notary working within a commercial law firm. Appointments can be at the office or at your home or business, with evening visits in urgent cases. It has dedicated services for Russian, Mandarin and Portuguese speakers and for India-related matters.
5. S Thomas Notary Public & Legalisation Services — Lincoln's Inn Fields
Address: 29 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3EG Phone: 07952 336643
Sajo Thomas's practice offers notarisation and document legalisation. Online reviewers mention his willingness to take last-minute requests.
6. Notary Public Office — Lincoln's Inn
Address: 8 Old Square, Lincoln's Inn, London WC2A 3SP Phone: 020 3290 0300
A notary office inside Lincoln's Inn, one of the four Inns of Court, a few minutes from Chancery Lane station.
7. Kumar Associates — Kingsway
Address: 88 Kingsway, Holborn, London WC2B
Listed as a notary service in an office building directly above Holborn station. Contact them to confirm services and fees before you visit.
At a glance
Provider | Location | Postcode | Best for |
Staple Inn Notaries | Gray's Inn Road | WC1X | Corporate, property and education documents; video notarisation |
Tom Ginot Notary Public | Bedford Row | WC1R | Documents for Israel; Hebrew speakers |
Holborn Notary | Kingsway | WC2B | Same-day appointments; embassy legalisation |
Notary Public Central London | Pemberton Row | EC4A | Home or office visits; Russian, Mandarin and Portuguese speakers |
S Thomas Notary Public | Lincoln's Inn Fields | WC2A | Last-minute requests |
Notary Public Office | Lincoln's Inn | WC2A | Appointments within the Inns of Court |
Kumar Associates | Kingsway | WC2B | An office right above Holborn station |
How to choose a document certification provider
Check who must certify. Many overseas bodies need a notary public, not a solicitor. Ask the receiving organisation in writing before you book.
Ask about the full chain. Some countries accept an apostille; others need embassy legalisation as well. A firm that handles every step saves you a second trip.
Bring originals and ID. Notaries certify against original documents and must verify your identity, usually with a passport and proof of address.
Compare total cost. Confirm the notary fee, the apostille fee and any courier or embassy charges before you commit.
Think about location and timing. If you work in Holborn, a local office avoids a cross-town trip. If you can't travel, ask whether the notary offers video appointments or home visits.
Frequently asked questions
Can a solicitor certify my documents instead of a notary? For use within the UK, often yes. For documents going abroad, most foreign authorities expect a notary public, whose seal is recognised internationally.
What is an apostille? An apostille is a certificate from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). It confirms the signature and seal on a UK public document, including a notary's, for countries in the Hague Apostille Convention.
Can I get a document notarised remotely? Some notaries, including Staple Inn Notaries, offer remote notarisation by video. Check with the receiving country first, as not every authority accepts it.
How long does it take? A straightforward certification can often be done in a single appointment. Apostilles and embassy legalisation add time, so ask for an estimate when you book.
Get your documents certified in Holborn
Staple Inn Notaries is on Gray's Inn Road, a short walk from Chancery Lane and Holborn stations. Book an in-office appointment from £135, or order an apostille online from £95 at any time of day.
Prefer to talk first? Call 020 3488 4195 or email sheikh@internationalnotary.co.uk
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