Your appointment could be as quick as 15-30 minutes!
We’ll review your relevant documents and make sure they are prepared correctly.
To make the process even quicker, you can send us a copy of your documents along with any instructions from the relevant authority ahead of time. This allows us to do the bulk of the preparation for you before our meeting.
If your situation is more complicated, we’ll discuss with you what extra work needs doing and how long it’ll take. We have a wealth of experience in handling complex documentation internationally, and work in multiple languages to ensure the right fit for you.
Before any fees, we’ll first schedule a consultation to listen and learn more about your situation.
The session is an hour long, and there are no obligations to engage our services afterward.
As part of the consultation, we’ll lean on our years of experience as notaries to suggest the best solution for you or your business.
In Kenya, a Notary Public is a legal professional appointed by the Chief Justice under the Notaries Public Act. A Notary Public is authorized to perform various notarial acts, including the certification and authentication of documents, administering oaths and affirmations, witnessing signatures, and executing certain legal instruments.
The primary role of a Notary Public in Kenya is to provide an impartial and official certification of the authenticity and validity of documents for use domestically and internationally. Notary services are often required for documents such as affidavits, powers of attorney, deeds, contracts, and other legal instruments.
Notary Publics in Kenya are typically qualified lawyers who have undergone additional training and have been granted the authority to act as Notaries Public. They are entrusted with ensuring the legality, integrity, and reliability of the documents they handle.
When seeking the services of a Notary Public in Kenya, it is important to verify their credentials and ensure that they are duly authorized and registered with the Chief Justice’s office.
The documents that require the stamp, seal and signature of a Notary Public in Kenya may include the following:
Transactions for foreign contracts
Oaths, affidavits, and statutory declarations
The formation of foreign subsidiary companies
The purchase of land and property abroad
Powers of attorney for use overseas
Immigration or emigration
Applications to marry or work abroad
Travel consent forms
Foreign wills and estate administration
Certifying certificates of educational qualifications
Certificate of Freedom to marry abroad
Certification of identification documents
Certification of company constitutional documents (eg. articles of association, resolutions, power of attorney)
Protesting bills of exchange
Shipping documents
Certification of points of law.
People in Kenya may need to use the services of a Notary Public for several reasons:
Document authentication: A Notary Public can verify the authenticity and legality of documents. This is particularly important for legal and official documents that may require validation for use within Kenya or internationally.
Document certification: Notary Publics can certify copies of original documents, making them legally recognized as true copies. This can be useful for various purposes, such as submitting certified copies of identification documents or academic certificates.
Affidavits and statutory declarations:
Notary Publics can administer oaths and affirmations, allowing individuals to make legally binding statements in the form of affidavits or statutory declarations. These documents are commonly required for legal proceedings, immigration purposes, or business transactions.
Witnessing signatures: Notary Publics can act as impartial witnesses to the signing of documents. This provides an additional level of assurance regarding the identity of the signatory and the authenticity of the document.
Power of attorney: When granting someone the authority to act on their behalf through a power of attorney, individuals may need the document notarized to ensure its validity and acceptance by third parties.
International transactions: For documents intended for use in foreign countries, such as contracts, property transactions, or business agreements, notarization may be required to comply with the legal requirements of the receiving jurisdiction.
Using the services of a Notary Public in Kenya helps establish the authenticity, reliability, and legal validity of documents, giving them greater acceptance and recognition in legal, administrative, and commercial contexts. It provides assurance to parties involved and helps prevent fraud or misrepresentation in important transactions and legal matters.
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Our friendly notaries are on hand to carry out a complimentary legal assessment of your business and advise how best to protect your valuable documents, so get in touch today to discover how we can help you.