Notary Fees

Notary fees are assessed mainly by reference to the time spent on the matter, on the basis of an hourly charging rate. Details of the hourly rates applicable to any particular matter are available on request but as a general rule the rate will be £195 per hour plus VAT with a minimum charge of £60 plus VAT.

Notary fees may also include an additional element reflecting other factors including value, importance, speed, complexity or special skills. Time spent includes reading, considering, drafting, correspondence, telephones and attendances.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office charge a fee of £27 for legislation. Foreign embassy fees vary depending on embassy and/or type of document, ranging from £12 to over £100.