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Cougar100
5th July 2008, 17:56
I'm forming a company and the formation agent requires a 'certified copy of my passport or driving license' for the registered office service.
Do most lawyers do this? If so, what is the usual fee?
Also, apart from the photocopy on the A4 paper, what is the text that goes with it before the lawyer signs it? Is there a template?
Cougar100
5th July 2008, 17:57
Would this be correct 'template':
Page 10 of this PDF document:
abbeyinternational.com/Downloads/Retail_App_Form_plus_Cert_Doc.pdf
A certified copy is one that you personally sign. usless it specifically states that it must be certified by a Solicitor, Dr, or Police Officer et al.
Annotate the copy with the words
"Certified True Copy"
Dated: DD/MM/YYYY
Signed: Your Name
Print: Your Name
Kent Accountant
6th July 2008, 06:44
A certified copy is one that you personally sign. usless it specifically states that it must be certified by a Solicitor, Dr, or Police Officer et al.
Annotate the copy with the words
"Certified True Copy"
Dated: DD/MM/YYYY
Signed: Your Name
Print: Your Name
No, it needs to be certified by someone independent
There is a list of acceptable persons at the foot of page 9 of the document referred
mahutchinson
7th July 2008, 16:11
Certifying yourself would defy the whole purpose of the exercise.
Mattonella Tile Studio
7th July 2008, 16:24
At the bank we used to do certified copies. Could be worth approaching yours.
MartCactus
8th July 2008, 00:29
I'm forming a company and the formation agent requires a 'certified copy of my passport or driving license' for the registered office service.
Do most lawyers do this? If so, what is the usual fee?
Also, apart from the photocopy on the A4 paper, what is the text that goes with it before the lawyer signs it? Is there a template?
Banks can do this, as can solicitors. Ask your own bank and hopefully they won't charge (if your account is in credit :) )
I once used a local solicitor who was part of a scheme that certified documents for a £5 fee which they gave to charity. I'm not sure if this is widespread.