MD Pryke Notary Public

London Notary Public fees are often believed to be fixed, they are not. The Faculty Office rules require a Notary Public to charge a proper fee which is appropriate for the level of notarial services offered. However as the economic downturn “bites”, here are 5 further tips to ensure you get value for money from your Notarial services:

London Notary Public Fees Tip 1. Is VAT payable? Don’t forget to check whether the Notary practice will charge VAT as this will have a significant effect (15%) on the price you pay. London Notary Public practice M D Pryke Notary Public LLP does not charge VAT.

London Notary Public Fees Tip 2. Obtain a fee quote in advance. For most notarial matters the London Notary Public should be able to tell you the fees in advance of the meeting. If the London Notary cannot give an exact quote, the London Notary Public should be able to provide an accurate estimate.

London Notary Public Fees Tip 3. Are there additional third party charges? The London Notary Public may need to incur additional third party costs to complete the legalisation process such as embassy fees, courier fees or legalisation fees payable to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for adding an Apostille. Your London Notary Public should be able to provide a clear indication of all of these costs in advance.

London Notary Public Fees Tip 4. Don’t be afraid to shop around. As the fees charged by Notaries  in London is not fixed you can speak to different London Notary Public practices to compare prices. Expect to pay somewhere between £60 – £120 for any document notarised by a London Notary Public.

London Notary Public Fees Tip 5. Find out payment periods. Many London Notary Public practices require notary fees to be paid immediately or in advance so check this with your London Notary before you meet.

M D Pryke Notary Public LLP is delighted to inform its clients that the notary fees charged by this London Notary Public practice will remain fixed for another financial year. The decision has been taken by this London Notary Public practice to support its clients during the current difficult economic climate and to ensure that this notary practice remains one of the most competitively priced Notary Public practices in London’s West End.

Commenting on the news London Notary Public Matthew Pryke stated, “We are delighted to announce that our notary fees will not increase for the third consecutive year which I am sure will be welcomed by all of our notary clients. This freezing of notary fees, coupled with the fact that we do not charge VAT on the notary fees is both an uncommon and attractive proposition to clients seeking the services of a London Notary Public.”

For further information about this London Notary Public practice or to seek a specific fee quote please do not hesitate to contact M D Pryke Notary Public on 0207 636 4422 or via email at matthew@mdpryke-notary.com.

As a London Notary Public my fees are not fixed. The Notary rules require a notary public to charge a proper fee which is appropriate for the level of service offered. For most matters the Notary should be able to tell you his fee in advance. However don’t forget to check whether the Notary will charge VAT as this will have a significant effect on the price. Expect to pay somewhere between £60 – £120 for any document notarised by a  London Notary Public. Also many notary publics require fees to be paid immediately or in advance so check this with your notary before you meet.

In addition to the fees for the notary public there may be additional third pary charges such as embassy fees, courier fees or fees payble to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for adding an Apostille. Your notary public should be able to provide an clear indication of all of these costs in advance and assist with this process should you require.