What is a Notary?

A notary is an attorney who has passed an additional specialist exam. And who has been admitted as one by the High Court. They are afforded a high degree of trust, and in return are expected to act with the highest degree of good faith.

There are some common areas in which one would require a notary. One would be to execute an antenuptial contract when getting married, the other is to authenticate documents for use outside of South Africa. (As well as for some institutions within South Africa).

For more information please refer to Newsletter 12/2013 (Antenuptial Contracts) and Newsletter 18/2015 (Notarial Authentication of Documents).

We have a number of notaries in our firm so please contact us for notarial assistance. Or send an email to kerry@fouriestott.co.za