After succesfully completing the two year qualifying course Stephen Carter is now a notary public. Most notaries are also solicitors. Notaries are governed by the Notaries Society and they form the oldest branch of the legal profession.

Many documents, such as powers of attorney, which have to be used abroad will require authentication by a notary.

A notary may also be called upon to certify the proper execution or signing of any sort of document that is to be used overseas and, if required, to confirm that is binding in English law. After identifying the person or persons concerned and the substance of any fact or event he may issue a certificate confirming such fact or event. This is frequently useful in relation to immigration or emigration matters or issues relating to status, marriage divorce or adoption and many like matters.

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