PRICE GUIDE · BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL · 2026–2027
Notary Public cost in the UK
£90–£420 per document. Typically £300.
A notary public charges from about £90 for a brief matter to £300 or more per document in the UK, and senior notaries bill around £420 an hour. Apostilles, embassy legalisation, translations and courier costs are added on top.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a notary public cost in the UK?
| Low end | £90 | a brief matter with one signature |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £300 | what most people pay |
| High end | £420 | company documents needing legalisation |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the accountants, solicitors and professional firms near you.
What moves the price
- Type of document — a simple signature witnessing costs less than a company document or power of attorney
- Minimum fee — each notary sets a minimum fee that covers a short attendance
- Number of documents — several documents or signatories add notary time
- Legalisation — an apostille or embassy legalisation is charged on top of the notary fee
- Translations — documents in another language may need certified translations
- Location and urgency — a London notary or same-day work costs more
Professional services prices in the UK are up 12% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Other services n.e.c., to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical notary public would have cost about £105 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7FR →
WHAT YOU GET
What a notary public booking includes
Takes: A short appointment for one document; legalisation can add a week or more. Not included: Apostilles from the FCDO, embassy fees and translations are usually extra — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common notary public jobs
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How to pay less
- Ask the notary for one fixed fee covering all documents and any legalisation
- Check whether the receiving country needs a notary at all, or just a solicitor's certificate
- Bring all documents and ID to one appointment to avoid a second notary fee
Before you book
- Ask the receiving organisation exactly what notary document and legalisation it needs
- Bring valid photo ID and proof of address to the notary appointment
- Check whether an apostille is required, which the FCDO attaches after notarisation
- Notaries in England and Wales are regulated by the Faculty Office, which keeps a register
Notary Public cost: questions people ask
From about £90 for a brief matter to £300 or more per document, with senior notaries billing around £420 an hour. Simple signatures cost the least; company documents with legalisation cost the most.
Often a single short appointment. If an apostille or embassy legalisation is needed, allow a week or more.
An official certificate attached by the FCDO that confirms a UK signature, stamp or seal, so a document is accepted abroad.
For use in the UK, a solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths may be enough. Documents for use abroad usually need a notary.
Apostille fees, embassy charges, translations and courier costs are usually extra. A good notary will estimate them for you at the outset.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, taken from published notary fee terms. They show a national range rather than a quote.
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