Notary Services
A friendly and helpful service
for personal and corporate documents
About me
Welcome to the official website of Tessa Cox Solicitor, your trusted legal partner in Witney, Oxford, and Bampton. With over three decades of experience in the legal field, I have dedicated my career to providing reliable and personalised legal services to individuals and businesses alike.
Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1990, I have built a professional reputation and proven commitment to client care. My recent qualification as a Notary Public in 2023 further enhances my ability to assist you with your legal needs. Whether it’s authenticating documents, providing legal advice, or offering notarial services, I am here to help.
Understanding that legal matters can often be overwhelming, I strive to make the process as smooth as possible. I offer flexible appointment options, including home or office visits, by appointment, so you can receive the support you need, where you need it.
Need a notary?
Hire someone you can trust
As a fully qualified Notary Public, I provide a wide variety of notary services for businesses and individuals.
Save time and ensure peace of mind. My notary services provide fast and reliable document verification for your important transactions, proving authenticity for legal use both at home or internationally.
Notary services verify the identity of the person(s) signing the document(s), witness the signing of document(s), and affix a notary seal to the document(s) to maintain its integrity.
Whether you are getting married, working, moving, studying, or looking to buy or sell a home abroad my notary services can help you authenticate your documents for use across the World. A notary public is crucial for personal documents across borders, ensuring their legal validity and authenticity.
Common personal documents requiring notarisation include:
- Birth Certificates: For official purposes, such as applying for a passport or driver's license.
- Death Certificates: For settling estates, obtaining life insurance benefits, or other legal matters.
- Real Estate Transactions: For deeds, mortgages, and powers of attorney related to buying or selling a home.
- Affidavits: For various personal matters, such as proving residency or income.
- Powers of Attorney: Authorising someone to act on your behalf, especially if you are unable to do so due to illness or travel.
How Much Does It Cost?
- There is a minimum set fee of £100 for any work carried out.
- VAT is not chargeable on my Notary work.
- A quote will be provided before any work is carried out
- There is a fee for an Apostille from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
- There is a fee for a courier
- Travel expenses, if required, would be agreed before any meeting is confirmed
What Do You Need To Bring?
Due to the nature of Notary work, we will need to check the identity, capacity, and authority of the person(s) wishing to sign the document(s). You will need to bring the following with you to the meeting:
- Photographic evidence of identity - a current, valid passport or driving license
- Proof of your current address - a recent council tax or utility bill
- A full understanding of the document which is to be notarised
The Faculty Office
I am regulated through The Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Faculty Office is the regulator of the profession of Notaries Public in England & Wales.
The Notaries Society
The Notaries Society represents notaries in England and Wales. It connects with notaries worldwide through the UK & Ireland Notarial Forum, C.L.A.N., and direct contact.
