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Statutory Declaration, Legalisation and Power of Attorney

Statutory Declaration

Statutory Declarations are written statements which have been declared to be true in the presence of an authorised witness, such as a solicitor, and are necessary in a number of situations. Common uses to support an application to change of name stated on your passport, or an application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Use and Development. Corporate/company Statutory Declarations are regularly prepared to comply with statutory requirements and good governance of a company.

We will prepare the statutory declaration to your specifications and if so required arrange for you to attend a local firm of solicitors to have the declaration sworn.

We can also administer Oaths, Declarations and Affidavits to be sworn, where they have been prepared by another firm of solicitors or organisation.

Legalisation of British or Foreign Deeds and Documents

Legalisation is the confirmation that a signature, seal or stamp on a document is genuine. Having a document legalised does not mean that we certify its contents are accurate, and it does not carry any sort of official approval. All we can do is legalise documents – we cannot translate them.

Power of Attorney (for use in UK/Overseas)

A power of attorney enables another person to act on your behalf, including empowering them to sign legal documents and enter into legal contracts on your behalf. A power of attorney can also be used to empower a person to make decisions (including decisions on medical treatment) on your behalf in the event that you lose mental capability and the ability to make your own decisions. There are different types of power of attorney and we will advise which is most suitable for your needs.

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