Please note that we do not offer a walk up service. If you need to be seen please get in touch first.
We work flexibly and understand that our clients have different commitments and schedules so a regular 9-5 office appointment is not always right for everyone. In line with our ethos of providing a professional yet client focussed service we have developed a number of appointment types to suit the different needs and preferences of our clients. We are constantly evolving our service so if you have any suggestions please let us know.
All appointment types are subject to our terms and conditions and you will be required to bring original forms of identification .
Various appointment types are available:-
Standard
A traditional indoor/ office based appointment within our core appointment times (9:15am - 2:30pm).
Suitable for all types of work. These appointments usually take place in Liverpool (L18).
Mobile
I come out to your home, office or some other location.
Unless otherwise agreed there will be an additional charge for mobile visits.
Drive Through
These have become popular during lockdown. You arrive at our address and I meet you on the driveway and we complete the notarial act together whilst you remain in your own vehicle. For these types of appointment I ask to see everything in advance so that I can have everything ready for signature. I will usually speak to you on the telephone and have an email exchange with you ahead of the appointment to go through the papers and to ensure that you understand any document that you will be signing.
Doorstep Drop Offs
Available in Liverpool (L18) and suitable for true copies, verified originals and direct legalisation only.
With a doorstep drop off you bring your paperwork and drop it with us along with your original proofs of identity. The interaction is limited to handing over the documentation and visual identification of the bearer and is very quick.
All documents are left with us (including original ID). We will usually process the notarisation overnight and will contact you when they are complete and ready for collection.
The interaction is limited to visual identification and handing over the documents. If you need to discuss or describe the documents then please do this before meeting as this will not be possible during the drop off.
This appointment type is not an option where there are attestations or other documents that are to be signed, sworn, or acknowledged before the notary.
If your documentation is unsuitable for a doorstep drop off then you will either be charged in line with the out of hours pricing (double the standard rate or £200+standard rate) or asked to make a follow up appointment (£50 follow up appointment fee).
If you are unsure as to the suitability of this option then please discuss it with us and we will always be happy to assist.
To arrange a doorstep drop off please whatsapp or email your proposed rough time and we can confirm whether we will be in or not. We will usually ask that you drop us another message when you have a specific time or when you are on your way.
Meet Ups
Meet Up appointments take place away from our office but mobile charges are waived because the location is either on my way somewhere (eg between Liverpool and Manchester) or I am already at that location for some other reasons.
Meet up appointments are more restrictive and can only be offered at certain times as those are the times I would typically be passing those areas (eg on my commute or if I am already at a location for other reasons).
Common meet up locations for Warrington / Manchester may be found here.
Please note that whilst Meet Ups can be convenient depending on your location, they are strictly restricted to locations I will already be in at times I am already expecting to be there. If you require greater flexibility (regarding location or time) then you may require a mobile appointment.
Out of Hours
When quoting we will usually provide you with a price for an appointment during core hours.
If you require an appointment outside of these times additional charges will apply. The level of the charges depends on the requested time.
An out of hours appointment at a relatively straight forward time (often evenings around 8:30/9pm or late morning at weekends, but can vary) will usually be charged at the greater of either 2x the standard appointment charge or £200+standard appointment charge.
Where the proposed dates or times are particularly inconvenient the multiplier / surcharge will be greater. If we can offer you a better alternative then we will.
For the purposes of the out of hours calculation the “standard charge” includes all notary charges and mobile charges with the exclusion of disbursements such as apostilles, couriers etc.