Notary Services
Notarised affidavits, declarations and attested copies for official and court use.
Notarisation is the process by which a notary appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952 verifies the identity of the person signing a document, administers the oath where the document is an affidavit, and attests it under seal and signature.
It does not make a false statement true, and it is not the same as registration. What it does is create a credible record that a named person appeared, was identified, and swore or signed — which is what most authorities are looking for when they ask for a notarised document.
What this costs
Notary Services
₹1,804 plus GST
- Document Notarization
- Expert Assistance
- Quick Processing
- Legal Compliance
- International Acceptance
What notaries commonly attest
- Affidavits and sworn declarations for court, government and bank use
- Attested true copies of educational and personal documents
- Affidavits of name change, date of birth correction and address
- Indemnity bonds and undertakings
- Rent and leave and licence agreements, where registration is not being done
- Power of attorney, general and special
- Sale agreements and memoranda of understanding
- Translations, certified as true to the original
Notarisation is not registration
This distinction causes more problems than any other in document work. Notarisation attests that a person signed before the notary. Registration under the Registration Act enters the document in the public record maintained by the sub-registrar.
Where a statute requires registration — a sale deed, or a leave and licence agreement in Maharashtra — a notarised document does not satisfy it and is generally inadmissible to prove its own terms. If you are relying on a notarised agreement in place of a registered one, you are less protected than you think.
Stamp duty still applies
Notarisation and stamp duty are separate requirements. An affidavit or agreement must be executed on stamp paper of the value the state prescribes for that instrument, and the notary attests what is placed before them.
An instrument on insufficient stamp paper can be impounded when produced in evidence, and penalties apply. We confirm the correct value before execution.
How we handle it
- 1 Reviewing the requirement We confirm whether notarisation is sufficient for your purpose, or whether the document actually needs registration.
- 2 Drafting Where the document has to be drafted, an advocate prepares it in the correct form for its purpose.
- 3 Stamping The correct stamp value is determined and the document executed on stamp paper accordingly.
- 4 Attendance and oath The signatory appears before the notary with identity proof, and the oath is administered where the document is an affidavit.
- 5 Attestation The notary attests under seal and signature and enters the document in the notarial register.
- 6 Delivery The notarised document is handed over, with a copy retained for your record.
Frequently asked questions
Is a notarised agreement legally valid?
It is valid as between the parties, but where a statute requires registration a notarised document does not substitute for it. In Maharashtra a leave and licence agreement must be registered, and an unregistered one is generally inadmissible to prove its terms.
What is the difference between a notary and an oath commissioner?
Both administer oaths, but a notary is appointed under the Notaries Act with wider powers including attesting documents for use abroad. Many authorities specifically require a notary.
Can a notarised document be used abroad?
Often it must be apostilled or attested further, depending on the destination country and whether it is a party to the Hague Convention. Notarisation is usually the first step, not the last.
Do both parties need to be present?
Every person whose signature is being attested must appear before the notary with identity proof. They need not attend at the same time unless the document requires simultaneous execution.
Is stamp duty included?
No. Stamp paper is a statutory charge paid at actuals according to the value the state prescribes for the instrument, separate from the drafting and notarisation fee.
What is not included. Government fees, statutory charges, stamp duty, court and registry fees, digital signature costs and any third-party professional charges are separate and payable at actuals. GST applies on professional fees where indicated. Prices shown are indicative and may change without notice; we confirm the total in writing before any work begins — see our terms on pricing.
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