Notary Process | Notary Public Cork

Not all important forms and documents require notarisation. The process is used primarily in instances where an impartial witness is required to ensure the individual signing is who they present themselves to be. They may, for example, certify a person’s signature on the document to prove that the person signing is the person named in the document. Alternatively, they may certify that the document is authentic or that it is a true copy of an original document that the notary has seen.

You may require the services of a notary public in relation to:

  • Foreign adoption papers
  • Affidavits for use in foreign courts
  • Copies of State documents for use abroad
  • International contracts
  • Powers of Attorney

For further information visit notarycork.ie or to speak directly with Notary Public Cork David Sweeney, kindly visit our Contact page.

Notary Public Cork Blog

A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). In Ireland a Notary Public is also a Solicitor.

You may have read that you need to get your document signed by a notary public. Without knowing who this person is or understanding how their signature helps validate your legal document, this step can seem confusing. In this post, discover what notarisation is and why you may need to seek out a notary public when completing certain legal documents. 

Notary Publics and Notarising Documents

A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarisation (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness.

Notary publics can also do a number of other tasks, such as:
1. Confirm the identities of the participating parties
2. Witness signatures between them
3. Sign off on the validity of the agreement 

For some documents, Notarisation is the first step, in which a notary will certify the document in a certain way, depending what is required. They may, for example, certify a person’s signature on the document to prove that the person signing is the person named in the document.

Finding a Notary Public


All Irish Notaries are authorised to notarise documents for use anywhere in the world. Clients, no matter where they reside, can have documents notarised anywhere in Ireland. The place where the documents are actually signed and notarised is important.  Each Notary may notarise documents in the County where his / her principal office is situated and also in some adjoining Counties. If it is intended that the Notary will actually sign and notarise the documents other than his / her own County, clients should ask the Notary to confirm that he / she is authorised to sign and notarise documents at that place.
 
 
Finalising Your Legal Documents


Notary publics are needed in law as they help ensure your document is valid. Many legal documents require notarisation during execution; however, even when notarisation is not required, it is a recommended way to help prevent avoidable issues like fraud, duress, and more.
 


Proof of Identity 


Notarising a document today requires the same anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering formalities as apply on opening a new bank account. The rules are very strict.
You must satisfactorily prove your identity and place of residence and the Notary must keep the identification records for five years.

This process has to be repeated every time you go to the Notary unless you have been with the same Notary within the previous three months.

Passport
1. You must prove your identity, and that means producing your original passport.
2. Lesser proof will only be accepted for compelling reasons which must be satisfactory to the Notary.
3. The Notary will give no assurances in advance that your substitute document of identification will be acceptable.
4. If your passport number is given in the document to be notarised, then the passport must be produced, without exception.
5. If any other identifying detail is given in the document to be notarised (such as Identity Card number or tax number), then whatever document proves that other detail must also be produced.
 
Utility Bill
You must prove your current residential address by producing a recent utility bill (not being a mobile phone bill) addressed to you at your stated address within the previous
three months.
 
If you require a notary public cork or have any questions about our Notary Public services, you can Freephone: 1800 246442 or Email:
info@sweeneysolicitors.ie

Proof of Identity | Notary Public Cork

Proof of Identity 

When visiting your Notary Public Cork, you must satisfactorily prove your identity and place of residence and the Notary must keep the identification records for five years.

This process has to be repeated every time you go to the Notary unless you have been with the same Notary within the previous three months.

Passport
1. You must prove your identity, and that means producing your original passport.
2. Lesser proof will only be accepted for compelling reasons which must be satisfactory to the Notary Public Cork.
3. The Notary Public will give no assurances in advance that your substitute document of identification will be acceptable.
4. If your passport number is given in the document to be notarised, then the passport must be produced, without exception.
5. If any other identifying detail is given in the document to be notarised (such as Identity Card number or tax number), then whatever document proves that other detail must also be produced.
 
Utility Bill
You must also prove your current residential address by producing a recent utility bill (not being a mobile phone bill) addressed to you at your stated address within the previous
three months.
 
If you require a Notary Public Cork or have any questions about our Notary Public Cork services, you can Freephone: 1800 246442 or Email:
info@sweeneysolicitors.ie

For more information you can visit notarycork.ie

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The Functions of a Notary Public

A Notary Public is a public legal officer appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland.  The main function of a Notary Public is to certify the signature and execution of a document which requires certification and authentication.  This is done by the Notary applying a seal and signature to the document to be notarised.

The main functions of a Notary Public include the following but not limited to:

  • Certifying copies and execution of legal and business documents
  • Witnessing affidavits, statutory declarations and other documents
  • Administering oaths

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Notary Process | Notary Public Cork

Not all important forms and documents require notarisation. The process is used primarily in instances where an impartial witness is required to ensure the individual signing is who they present themselves to be. They may, for example, certify a person’s signature on the document to prove that the person signing is the person named in the document. Alternatively, they may certify that the document is authentic or that it is a true copy of an original document that the notary has seen.

You may require the services of a notary public in relation to:

  • Foreign adoption papers
  • Affidavits for use in foreign courts
  • Copies of State documents for use abroad
  • International contracts
  • Powers of Attorney

For further information visit notarycork.ie or to speak directly with Notary Public Cork David Sweeney, kindly visit our Contact page.

Notarising Documents | Notary Public Cork

Notarising Documents

A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials.

Notarisation (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness.

A notarised document is a document that has been certified by a notary public. The notary public is an official who verifies the identities of everybody signing the document, witnesses the signatures, and marks the document with a stamp

A notary’s job is to ensure that all signatures on a document are legitimate.

  • Identity verification: A notary requires identification from anybody signing a document and records details about the identification documents each individual provides.
  • Willing signers: Notaries are supposed to look for signs of coercion. Even if you don’t like what’s in a document, are you signing on your own free will, or is somebody forcing you to sign?
  • Capable of sound decisions: A notary should verify that signers are in a condition where they can truly understand what they’re signing. If an individual is intoxicated, heavily medicated, or unable to understand what’s happening for any reason, the notary cannot notarise the document.

A notary will refuse to validate a signature if there are any potential problems with the signer.

Bring Official Identification

The notary will ask for identification to verify that you really are who you say you are. You’ll need official identification with a photograph—a driver’s license, passport, or other government-issued ID. If the notary is not confident that you are who you say you are, he or she can refuse to notarise your document.

Wait to Sign

Bring an unsigned document to the notary—don’t sign it ahead of time. The notary needs to watch you sign, in most cases. If they don’t witness your signature, they can’t verify who signed the document.

What is a Notary Public?

Notary Public – Cork

A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials.

Notarisation (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness.

Notary publics can also do a number of other tasks, such as:
1. Confirm the identities of the participating parties
2. Witness signatures between them
3. Sign off on the validity of the agreement 

For some documents, Notarisation is the first step, in which a notary will certify the document in a certain way, depending what is required. They may, for example, certify a person’s signature on the document to prove that the person signing is the person named in the document.

FREEphone Notary Public Cork, David Sweeney 1800 246 442 for more information on our services

When am I likely to need the services of a notary public? | Notary Public Cork

You are most likely to require a notary where you have to send papers or documents to a foreign jurisdiction. You may require the services of a notary public in relation to:

  • Foreign adoption papers
  • Affidavits for use in foreign courts
  • Copies of State documents for use abroad
  • International contracts
  • Powers of Attorney

For further information visit notarycork.ie or to speak directly with Notary Public Cork David Sweeney, kindly visit our Contact page.

The Faculty Of Notaries Public Cork

Solicitor and Notary Public, David Sweeney of Sweeney Solicitors is now on the official Faculty of Notaries Public in Ireland website.

The Faculty of Notaries Public in Ireland promotes and regulates the profession of notary public in Ireland.

Notaries are appointed by the Chief Justice and there is a code of conduct that notaries are required to follow as they serve the public in non-contentious matters usually concerned with foreign or international business.

David J.Sweeney is commissioned for life by the Chief Justice of Ireland and is appointed to serve Cork City & County

Further information on notaries public is available on the Faculty’s website and on www.notarycork.ie

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