Notary Public in Leicester

Notary Public in Leicester: Indian documents, powers of attorney and notarisation

If you need a Notary Public in Leicester, I can help. I'm Thomas Mould, a qualified Notary Public based in Long Eaton (around 30 minutes up the M1 from Leicester). A large part of my work is preparing and notarising documents for use in India, including powers of attorney, affidavits and declarations.

Why a notary (not a solicitor) matters for Indian documents

Notaries are a separate and small profession — around 750 of us in England and Wales, appointed and regulated by the Court of Faculties of the Archbishop of Canterbury. For documents going to India this matters, because a sub-registrar, bank or court in India will expect a notary's seal. A solicitor's certification is not usually accepted in its place.

Indian documents Leicester clients most often need notarised

Most people who contact me from Leicester need one of the following:

- **Power of attorney for the sale or transfer of property in India** — appointing a relative or advocate to complete the sale on your behalf when you cannot travel

- **Power of attorney for a land or property dispute** — authorising an advocate to conduct proceedings, appear before the court and sign on your behalf

- **Powers of attorney over inherited or ancestral property**, including where several family members in the UK each need to appoint the same attorney

- **Relinquishment deeds, gift deeds and no-objection certificates** drafted by your advocate in India

- **Affidavits and sworn declarations** for Indian courts, banks, insurers and government departments

- **Certified copies of passports, OCI cards and identity documents** required alongside the main document

- **Life certificates** for claiming a pension from abroad

## Stamping and registration once the document reaches India

One step that catches people out: a power of attorney executed outside India will generally need to be stamped in India after it arrives, and the timescale is short — within three months of receipt is the usual rule. Depending on what the document does, it may also need to be registered.

That part happens in India rather than here, and your advocate will deal with it, but it is worth knowing before you post anything: a document that sits in a drawer for a few months after arriving can create a problem that costs more to fix than the notarisation did.

## Other documents I notarise for Leicester clients

Indian work is my specialism, but it is not all I do. I also regularly help clients in Leicester with certified copies of degree certificates and professional qualifications for use overseas, documents for doctors and nurses registering with regulators abroad such as AHPRA in Australia, company and Companies House documents for international trade, travel consent letters for children, and change of name deeds. Powers of attorney and declarations for Spain, Italy, Zimbabwe and the UAE are all routine.

## FAQ

### Do I need a notary or a solicitor?

For many Indian authorities, a notary’s seal is expected and a solicitor’s certification is not usually accepted in its place.

### Do I need an apostille?

It depends on the destination and the receiving authority. If you’re unsure, tell me where the document is going and I’ll advise whether legalisation is needed.

### How long does it take?

Most notarisation appointments are straightforward once the document and ID checks are in order. If legalisation is needed, allow extra time for that step.

## Book a notary appointment

If you're looking for a Notary Public in Leicester, get in touch with the document details and where it will be used, and I'll confirm what you need and the fee.