Our Offices are located directly opposite the front of Charing Cross train station at:
Local Notary Public in Kingston upon Thames
Charles Guthrie, Solicitor & Notary Public, provides fast, reliable and professional notary services for private individuals, professionals and businesses in Kingston and the surrounding areas of South West London and Surrey.
Kingston is treated as a regular local service area — no need to travel into central London. Meetings can take place at agreed local locations or as a mobile visit to your home, office, care home or workplace.
Your Local Kingston Notary
Charles Guthrie regularly acts as a local notary in Kingston upon Thames, assisting clients with documents for overseas use, Apostilles, certified copies and international legalisation.
Appointments are by prior arrangement only and can be arranged on weekdays, evenings and weekends. Late-evening appointments are available for busy professionals, and home or care-home visits can be arranged where required.
📍 Local Appointments
Kingston Town Centre, Kingston Station, Cromwell Road, Clarence Street, Eden Street & the Bentall Centre.
🏠 Home & Office Visits
Home, office and care-home visits across Kingston and surrounding areas.
💻 Video Appointments
Available for eligible documents, subject to ID checks and document type.
Kingston Notary Availability
What Your Local Kingston Notary Can Certify
- Powers of Attorney, Affidavits & Statutory Declarations
- ID1 and ID5 forms
- Certified copies of passports, licences & bank statements
- Degrees, Masters, GCSE & A-Level certificates
- Certificates of Incorporation, board resolutions & contracts
- HMRC letters, medical letters & consent to travel
- Marriage and birth certificates
- Company minutes and corporate documents
If you are unsure whether your document can be notarised, you are welcome to send a scan for a free pre-check.
Apostille Legalisation – Kingston
Kingston notary appointments can be combined with fast Apostille legalisation for documents going overseas.
Next Working Day Apostille Service
For consular legalisation (including UAE, Qatar, Spain, Italy and others), a tailored timetable is provided.
How the Kingston Notary Service Works
- Send scans of your documents for a quick review
- Book your appointment — call 07850 123 141
- Meet locally and sign with the notary
- Apostille & legalisation arranged if required
- Collect or courier — UK or overseas delivery
What to Bring
Passport or UK photocard driving licence
Recent bank statement or utility bill
Documents in their final form, ready to sign
For company matters, Companies House details and evidence of signing authority are also required.
Areas Covered
We act throughout Kingston upon Thames and nearby areas, including:
- Kingston Town Centre
- Norbiton
- Hampton Wick
- Surbiton
- Berrylands
- New Malden
- Tolworth
- Thames Ditton
- Long Ditton
- Chessington
- Richmond borders
Mobile and video notary services are also available across Greater London and Surrey.
Kingston Notary – FAQs
Yes. Kingston upon Thames is a regular local service area, allowing appointments to be arranged conveniently without travelling into central London.
Yes. Home, office and care-home visits are regularly arranged across Kingston and nearby areas.
Yes, for certain documents, subject to ID checks and document type.
Documents received before 11:15 am are ready by 3 pm the next working day using our Apostille service.
Yes. Certified translations are available in a wide range of languages and can be arranged alongside notarisation.
Documents can be collected at Charing Cross, at a follow-up local appointment, or delivered by courier.
Kingston – Pricing FAQs
Fees depend on the type of document, complexity and urgency. Kingston appointments are treated as local appointments and a clear quotation is provided before booking is confirmed.
In most cases, no. Kingston is a regular local service area and meetings are not usually charged as a premium mobile visit. Any additional costs would only arise in exceptional circumstances and are always agreed in advance.
Yes. Evening, weekend, same-day and urgent appointments may attract a higher fee due to priority scheduling and availability outside standard working hours.
Pricing is based on the number of documents, complexity, and time involved. Straightforward matters may be charged per document, while multi-document or corporate instructions are often charged on a time basis.
Yes. Fixed fees may be available for straightforward documents once reviewed in advance. More complex, corporate or urgent matters are quoted individually following a document check.
Apostille fees are charged in addition to notarisation fees. Costs depend on the number of documents, processing speed, and whether next-working-day service is required. All costs are confirmed before proceeding.
Translation fees depend on language combination, length, complexity, and urgency. Certified translations can be arranged together with notarisation and legalisation as a single instruction.
Corporate matters may attract higher fees due to additional verification, multiple signatories, overseas jurisdictional requirements, and tight deadlines.
VAT may apply depending on the nature of the service. This is always clearly stated in your quotation.
Payment is usually required in advance of the appointment or before documents are released, particularly for urgent or legalisation services.
Yes. No work is undertaken without fee confirmation. You will receive a clear quotation before any appointment is booked or documents are processed.
Ready to Book Your Kingston Appointment?
Contact Charles Guthrie — Solicitor & Notary Public
