Notary Public · Swindon, Wiltshire and Bath Documents for use abroad
I am a notary public and solicitor, in practice as a notary since 2006. I deal with all aspects of notarial work for individuals and businesses, and I can arrange the apostille and any embassy legalisation for you.
Services
How I can help
If you have been asked to get a document notarised, authenticated or certified, I can help. These are the matters I deal with most often.
Powers of attorney
For property, banks and estates in Spain, India, Portugal, Italy and beyond, signed and notarised in one appointment.
Read the guide →Apostilles and legalisation
I arrange the FCDO apostille and any embassy legalisation, so the document is ready to use abroad.
Read the guide →Degrees and qualifications
Verified with the university, notarised and apostilled for jobs, study and professional registration overseas.
Read the guide →Company documents
Certified from the Companies House register, often without anyone needing to attend.
Read the guide →Certified copies and ID
Passports, certificates and bank loan bundles certified as true copies for foreign authorities.
Read the guide →Ahpra registration
Health professionals moving to Australia, certified in the exact form Ahpra requires.
Read the guide →Who I help
For individuals and for businesses
Individuals and families
- Powers of attorney for property, banks and estates abroad
- Certified copies of passports, degrees and certificates
- Statutory declarations, affidavits and change of name
- Travel consent letters for children going abroad
- Paperwork for marrying, studying or working overseas
- HM Land Registry ID1 identity forms
Companies and firms
- Certificates of incorporation, articles and good standing
- Board resolutions and corporate powers of attorney
- Verification of director and secretary signatures
- Documents to set up a business or bank account overseas
- Regulatory documents, e.g. MHRA or CIMA
- HM Land Registry ID2 identity forms
How it works
From first email to finished document
I like to fully understand the nature of the work required at the outset so that I can offer the best possible service at a competitive price.
Initial enquiry
Make contact so I can understand what you require and whether I can assist. In most cases I will also try to give you a fixed price quotation for the work. I normally reply within 24 hours.
Meeting
Assuming I can proceed, I will typically need to meet you, formally identify you and deal with the documents. I can usually see you within three or four days. Depending on how much preparation is done in advance, meetings usually take 30 to 50 minutes.
Follow up
Sometimes you will be asked to obtain an apostille certificate or other legalisation from a consular office or embassy. I can arrange that for you. I also need to ensure my register and records are updated and copies of documents retained.
About
Malcolm Gregory Notary Public
Malcolm is a Notary Public and Solicitor. He has been in practice as a notary since 2006 and deals with all aspects of notarial work for both individuals and businesses.
Appointments are held primarily in Swindon, with some availability in Bath. Home and workplace visits can be arranged at an additional cost. Please use the enquiry form to arrange an appointment.
Member ofThe Notaries Society
Associations and regulation
- Regulated through the Faculty Officeof the Archbishop of Canterbury, the regulator of notaries in England and Wales
- Independent complaints procedureapproved by the Faculty Office and run by The Notaries Society
- Insured to £1mprofessional indemnity insurance
- Apostille and legalisation arrangedthrough the FCDO and embassies in London
Before your appointment
What to bring
Getting this right is the simplest way to keep the appointment short and avoid a second visit.
If your name differs between documents, or you are signing for a company, tell me when you book. Company signatories and anyone signing under a power of attorney should also bring evidence of their authority.
- Photo IDCurrent passport or UK photocard driving licence
- Proof of addressUtility bill, bank statement or council tax bill dated within the last three months
- The original document, unsignedYou sign it in front of me at the appointment
- Any instructions you were givenThe letter or email from the bank, lawyer or authority abroad
What clients say
Rated Excellent by clients
I reached out to Malcolm based on these reviews and am pleased to say that they are accurate. He was straightforward about both the costs and the procedure, and guided me through a notary process that other solicitors had needlessly overcomplicated. Highly recommendedSaidarren Bragadesh · Google review
I requested for my Power of Attorney (POA) to be notarised and apostilled, and the whole process was smooth and straightforward. Malcolm kept me updated throughout, communicated clearly, and made everything easy to understand.Rachel Ann Garcia · Google review
Malcolm was great to deal with, extremely professional and helpful. I will be recommending to anyone I know who needs a notary.Justin Simon · Google review
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a notary cost?
My minimum fee is £160 for an uncomplicated document, and an average fee is £160 to £200, plus disbursements such as apostille fees. Larger matters are charged by agreement or at my hourly rate of £375. I am not registered for VAT. In most cases I give a fixed quote before any work starts.
Should I sign the document before I come?
No. A notary can only witness a signature made in front of them. A document signed in advance usually has to be replaced, which costs time.
Can you arrange the apostille?
Yes. Once the document is notarised I can send it to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for the apostille, by post or through an agent when time is short, and arrange embassy legalisation where the destination country needs it.
How long does an appointment take?
Usually 30 to 50 minutes, depending on how much preparation has been done in advance. Sending me the document beforehand keeps the appointment short.
Can you come to my home or office?
Yes. Home and workplace visits can be arranged in Wiltshire and the surrounding area at an additional cost. Appointments are otherwise held at my offices in Swindon and Bath.
Can it be done by video call?
In England and Wales the large majority of notarial acts still need you to attend in person, and many receiving countries insist on it. Contact me and I will tell you whether any part of your matter can be handled remotely.
Where to find me
Offices in Swindon and Bath
Swindon office (main)
1 New Bridge Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1EABath office
Midland Bridge House, Midland Bridge Road, Bath, BA2 3FPI work primarily from my office in Swindon, with some availability in Bath. Home or workplace visits in Wiltshire and the surrounding area can be arranged at an additional cost. Places I often visit include:
- Calne
- Devizes
- Chippenham
- Marlborough
- Corsham
- Bradford on Avon
- Royal Wootton Bassett
- Cirencester
- Melksham
- Trowbridge
- Westbury
- Frome
Guides
Latest guides
Proving Who You Are: How Notaries Verify Identity and Why It Matters
What to bring to a notary appointment, why the identity checks are thorough, and what happens when identity is not straightforward.
Certifying Documents for Ahpra Registration in Australia
What Ahpra requires of a certifier, why correctly certified copies still get rejected, and what to sort out before your notary appointment.
Notarising Documents for India: Powers of Attorney and Bank Loan Bundles
Indian powers of attorney and bank loan bundles: what a UK notary does, what it costs, and choosing between an apostille and High Commission attestation.
Have a document that needs notarising?
Send it over first. I will tell you what is needed and what it will cost.