A Notary is a specialised service provided by an individual whose appointment has been authorised by the Archbishop of Canturbury to

• Certify the signiture of the client to a particular document. This is often required when documents are being signed in New Zealand and then sent overseas.
• Certify the truth of documents produced to them
• Vouch for the identity of Clients or their witnesses
• As with other legal practioners administer Oaths and swear or declare affidavits