Petra Edwards
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Notarial services
The MyNotary member for Brighton is Notary Public Petra Edwards.
“I provide a full range of notarial services for both individuals and companies strictly by appointment.
I am available in Horsham on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9.15 to 5 pm. My Notary service is available in Brighton, BN1 1YR at all other times, including weekends. But please do arrange an appointment in advance – by phone or email.
I can arrange legalisation and consular verification where appropriate.”
The most frequent documents needing to be notarised on behalf of companies and individuals are Powers of Attorney. A power of attorney is a written authorisation to represent or act on another’s behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter. The person authorising the other to act is the principal, grantor, or donor (of the power), and the one authorised to act is the agent or done.
“Legalisation is the process whereby an Apostille certificate is affixed to UK issued documents by The Foreign and Commonwealth Office). The FCO will check the document has been issued by a UK public notary/official and verify whether the signature, stamp or seal is genuine.”
Click here for further information for the typical stages of a notarial transaction.
Notary services ‘out of hours’
Appointments are available outside of ‘normal’ office hours. Please note; there is usually a small extra charge for this
service.
What ID is required?
Please bring your passport with you and proof of address (such as a utility bill dated within the last six months). This information will enable me to be satisfied of your identity and to attest that you have appeared before me and signed the document in front of me.
Other legal services
Petra Edwards is a highly experienced Conveyancing Solicitor with 18 years’ experience in all aspects of residential property and has dealt with everything from high value rural properties to small terraced first time buyer properties, her clients have ranged from experienced property developers to first time buyers.
Petra is very familiar will sales purchases, mortgages, flats, houses and farms – numerous and various! Plus, she has acted for offshore clients in more complicated property re-organisations.
Petra believes in being friendly, approachable and down to earth; “buying and selling a property can be a stressful experience and I like to do what I can to make it less so, even enjoyable!” Contact Petra Edwards to discuss any property related legal matters.
Estimates and Charges
Fees will be appropriate to the level of service required; as far as possible, a set fee will be agreed in advance. The basic fee is £80 plus VAT .
As for more complex matters, the fee will be assessed on the time involved and complexity of the transaction. It is helpful to know in advance the nature of the document and the country in which it is to be used. Better still; email a scan of the document to be notarised to petra@mynotarybrighton.co.uk as this can help provide an accurate estimate of fees.
You should also be aware that there may be fees payable to third parties, such as the Foreign Office or an Embassy. Details of these additional fees will be provided at the start.
No costs will be incurred until the fee is agreed.
Petra acts as a Commissioner for Oaths for which there is a £5 fee. For Certified Copy Documents for use in the UK, the cost is £10 per document.
How to pay
MyNotary Brighton accepts card payments, cash, bank transfer )(BACS) or, for registered corporate clients, by invoice
Documents in a foreign language?
If the document is not in English, the Notary can still certify it if she is satisfied that you fully understand the nature of the legally binding document about to be notarised. Some foreign language documents can be legalised; your MyNotary notary will be able to advise and can arrange translation if necessary.
Regulatory Information
Professional Indemnity Insurance of up to £1 million is carried. MyNotary Brighton has a formal complaints procedure in place more information.