A Notary is able to evidence acts and his word and evidence is accepted throughout the world by states, courts and other lawyers. A Notary is a legally qualified professional who is in addition qualified and licensed to carry out Notarial work for use outside the United Kingdom.The principal role of a Notary in England and Wales is to provide independent proof of documents, transactions and facts to the satisfaction of authorities overseas.This involves careful checking and drafting and typically covers such work as:Signs and Notes a power of Attorney for use overseasGets an Apostille for a document from the Foreign OfficeGet legalisation on a document from a consulateCertifies a copy of a passportCertifies qualifications for professional and student useProvides evidence of identityTakes a statutory declaration, swear an oath or affidavitIs a witness to signature of a deed in front of a notaryhave a translation certified by a notary