Confirm a notarial or document service is not available
DownloadableLetters standardexplaining letters to explain services are not available in some British embassies, high commissions and consulates. Sometimes called information notes.
The Foreign, Commonwealth &and Development Office cannot offer certain notarial and document services in some countries. This includes services like witnessing a signature, certifying documents,documents and administering oaths,oaths affirmationsand oraffirmations, affidavits, for example, that prove you’re free to marry.get married.
If you need one of these services,services you should find a local lawyer (notary).(notary).
If you’re asked to provide proof that a service is not available,available download the relevant letter as confirmation. You can get a signed and stamped version of a letter, which costs £50.
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Link to get a signed and stamped letter added. All countries and territories letter added.
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Letter confirming that a Certificate of No Impediment cannot be issued at British consulates in Nigeria added to the available printable documents.
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2024-09-06 16:19
All countries and territories letter removed.
2024-09-04 17:40
Link to get a signed and stamped letter added.All countries and territories letter added.
2024-05-30 16:52
Letter confirming that a Certificate of No Impediment cannot be issued at British consulates in Nigeria added to the available printable documents.
2024-05-22 10:41
First published.